Category Archives: 2023

One Step At A Time

Posted on January 24, 2025 by Ayya Seri Bhikkhuni

The journey of creating our native garden started in April 2024. A visitor to Patacara Bhikkhuni Hermitage after Ajahn Brahm’s retreat, wanted to help and they started clearing the side garden. Even though the garden work is not yet finished, … Continue reading →

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Patio Installation In the Garden

Posted on December 30, 2023 by Ayya Seri Bhikkhuni

We had a group of volunteers came to Patacara Bhikkhuni Hermitage to install patio in the garden on 17th, 22nd and 23rd December 2023. Sadhu Sadhu Sadhu to their kindness, generosity and dedication especially working under the hot sun.

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Second Death Anniversary

Posted on December 30, 2023 by Ayya Seri Bhikkhuni

On Monday, 20th November 2023, Ayya Seri Bhikkhuni conducted a Meditation Day to remember Ayya Vayama Bhikkhuni Theri. It was the second death anniversary of Ayya Vayama Bhikkhuni Theri.

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The First End Of Rains Cloth Offering Ceremony at Samson

Posted on December 29, 2023 by Ayya Seri Bhikkhuni

Patacara Bhikkhuni Hermitage had the first End of Rains Cloth Offering Ceremony at Samson on Sunday 29th October. It was the 12th End of Rains Cloth Offering Ceremony for Patacara Bhikkhuni Hermitage, as Ayya Seri Bhikkhuni was staying at Jhana … Continue reading →

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Remembering Ayya Vayama Bhikkhuni Theri On Her Birthday

Posted on December 29, 2023 by Ayya Seri Bhikkhuni

Saturday, 28th October 2023 was Ayya Vayana Bhikkhuni Theri ‘s 71st birthday. We had a small dana with people who had supported her and cared for her before she passed away on 20th November 2021. We also had a chanting … Continue reading →

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Visits From Monastic Friends

Posted on December 29, 2023 by Ayya Seri Bhikkhuni

Venerable Santussika and Venerable Canda Visudhi visited Patacara Bhikkhuni Hermitage on 22nd and 26th October. The bhikkhunis had the opportunity to spend the afternoon together.

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Bushland in our Backyard

Posted on August 10, 2023 by Ayya Seri Bhikkhuni

The beautiful Samson Park featuring a wide variety of native plants and birds, is only a 2-minute walk from the Hermitage. Sendind all beings Metta and Peace for the Rains Retreat of 2023.

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4th July 2004

Posted on July 4, 2023 by Ayya Seri Bhikkhuni
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Anicca Vata Sankhara

Posted on June 20, 2023 by Ayya Seri Bhikkhuni

by Ayya Seri Bhikkhuni Our supporter, Chandrika Perera has offered three cremation urns that have been brought all the way from Sri Lanka. I have transferred Ayya Vayama Bhikkhuni Theri’s ashes into the urns on Sunday 18th June, on the … Continue reading →

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A Beautiful Gift – Arahat Patacara Bhikkhuni’s Statue

Posted on June 16, 2023 by Ayya Seri Bhikkhuni

The beautiful and serene statue of Arahat Patacara Bhikkhuni arrived at Patacara Bhikkhuni Hermitage on Wednesday 14th June 2023. The statue is made of Balinese volcanic rock with jade patina. This is a gift to Patacara Bhikkhuni Hermitage from my … Continue reading →

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