Santi is a Buddhist nuns’ forest monastery located in the New South Wales Southern Highlands. It is a residence for Bhikkhunis and other female monastics. Our practice is based on the early teachings found in the Buddhist Suttas and Vinaya.
Santi is a Buddhist nuns’ forest monastery located in the New South Wales Southern Highlands. It is a residence for Bhikkhunis and other female monastics. Our practice is based on the early teachings found in the Buddhist Suttas and Vinaya.
Looking to spend your Christmas or the New Year’s Day at a peaceful place?
Then join us for a quiet day-retreat in the tranquil surrounds of Santi Forest Monastery.
We are offering 2 separate day retreats on Sunday the 25th of December 2024 and on Sunday the 1st of January 2025.
You are invited to join us to celebrate the end of the Rains Kathina Ceremony at Santi on Saturday October 19th 2024.
This year Santi will be holding their Entry to the Rains Retreat celebration on July 20th.
There will be 5 Nuns attending this ceremony.
All are welcome to attend. There will be a shared meal, Dhamma talk, auspicious chanting and a tour of the monastery including a bush walk.
This year Santi will be holding their Entry to the Rains Retreat celebration on July 20th.
There will be 5 Nuns attending this ceremony.
All are welcome to attend. There will be a shared meal, Dhamma talk, auspicious chanting and a tour of the monastery including a bush walk.
A day of reflection on our journey in Samsara. Join us for our 2nd Celebration for Vesak 2024 at the Bowden Centre, Mount Annan Botanical Gardens, NSW. on Saturday the 25th of May 2024 day filled with Dhamma activities including dhamma talks, offerings to the triple jem, auspicious chanting, free meal, walk through the Botanical gardens, meditation by the lake and more.