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Bhikkhuni Upasampada Confirmed and Completed by Ajahn Brahm and the Bhikkhu Sangha

The three Bhikkhunis who had been “Ordained on One Side” by the Bhikkhuni Sangha earlier this month, presented themselves to the Bhikkhu Sangha headed by Ajahn Brahmavamso at Bodhinyana Monastery on Sunday 18th of September for confirmation and completion of the ordination process. Ayya Vajira, Ayya Dhammavati and Ayya Santacari received ordination from the Bhikkhu Read the full article…

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First Bhikkhunī Upasampada for Santi and for NSW

Bhikkhunīs gathered together last Sunday, 4th September 2016 to enact the first Bhikkhunī Upasampada Higher Ordination in NSW For this very special day, seven Theravadā Bhikkhunīs gathered together to enact this “Sangha Kamma” or community action. Senior Theravada Bhikkhunī Viditadhamma [Ven Lieu Phap] from Vietnam graced us with her grounded presence and kindly undertook the role of Preceptor or Read the full article…

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