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Remembering Ayya Vayama Bhikkhuni Theri on 17th March

Posted on March 17, 2022 by Ayya Seri Bhikkhuni

Ayya Vayama Bhikkhuni Theri went forth as a Ten Precept Nun on 17th March 1985 at Parappuduwa Nun’s Island in Dodanduwa, Sri Lanka. Her Preceptor was Venerable Piyaratana from Island Hermitage on (Polgasduwa) Dodanduwa Island, Galle District. Ayya Khema Bhikkhuni … Continue reading →

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Ayya Vayama Bhikkhuni Theri’s Three Months Remembrance Day

Posted on March 4, 2022 by Ayya Seri Bhikkhuni

On Sunday 20th February 2022, Ayya Seri Bhikkhuni led a Meditation Day to remember Ayya Vayama Bhikkhuni Theri on three months since her passing away. The Meditation Day was held at Jhana Grove Meditation Retreat Centre in Serpentine from 9.30am … Continue reading →

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Entry into Rains Ceremony 25th July 2021

Posted on July 25, 2021 by Ayya Seri Bhikkhuni
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Impermenance

Posted on February 4, 2021 by Ayya Seri Bhikkhuni

by Ayya Seri Bhikkhuni Theri The Buddha talked about the three characteristics of all phenomena, impermanence (anicca), non-self(anatta) and sufferings(dukkha). We experienced just that in the recent events. There are four residents at Patacara Bhikkhuni Hermitage: Ayya Vayama Bhikkhuni Theri … Continue reading →

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The End of Rains Cloth Offering Ceremony 2020

Posted on December 10, 2020 by Ayya Seri Bhikkhuni

Photos by Havindra and Sahan. The End of Rains Cloth Offering Ceremony 2020 at Patacara Bhikkhuni Hermitage was conducted on Sunday, 25th October. Due to the current Covid-19 pandemic and the practice of social distancing, only 38 people were invited … Continue reading →

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Preparation for the End of Rains Cloth Offering Ceremony 2020

Posted on November 4, 2020 by Ayya Seri Bhikkhuni

Preparations and cleaning on Saturday 24th October. Photos by Havindra

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Ayya Vayama Bhikkhuni : 35 Years As A Nun 2020

Posted on June 18, 2020 by Ayya Seri Bhikkhuni

Written by Chrissie Anderson On the 17th of March this week it was an auspicious occassion for our dear Ajahn Vayama as this was the date she ordained as a Buddhist Nun in Sri Lanka 35 years ago. Previously to … Continue reading →

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The End of Rains Cloth Offering Ceremony 2019

Posted on February 13, 2020 by Ayya Seri Bhikkhuni

The End of Rains Cloth Offering Ceremony 2019 was conducted on Sunday 27th October. Over 40 people participated in the event. Manel Meegahege offered the End of Rains Cloth to the Bhikkhunis of Patacara Bhikkhuni Hermitage. Both Ayya Vayama Bhikkhuni … Continue reading →

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15 Years As A Nun

Posted on November 5, 2019 by Ayya Seri Bhikkhuni

    I went forth on 4th July 2004. The name ‘Seri’ means freedom, independence, – freedom from the defilements and taints, freedom from suffering. I love the name ‘Seri’. It reminds me of the goal of going forth, Nibbana. … Continue reading →

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Bhikkhuni Ordination 2009 Photos

Posted on October 17, 2019 by Ayya Seri Bhikkhuni

Photos by Zor and Prem

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