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A nun’s day out

Posted on March 2, 2015 by santikitchen

Ayya Vimalanyani spent a day helping out at the stall of the Buddhist student group Unibodhi at Sydney university’s open day. Unibodhi’s team was working very hard to attract new members and inform the students about their events throughout the year. Ayya Vimalanyani had a great time talking to people about meditation, monasteries and retreat Read the full article…

Bhikkhuni Ordination (Upasampadā)

Posted on February 19, 2015 by Santi Monastery

Santi Forest Monastery is happy to announce the upcoming Bhikkhuni Ordination (Upasampadā) of Samaneri Jenti and Samaneri Sukhi on 21st June 2015 in Indonesia. Bhikkhuni Santini will act as the Pavatini (preceptor) together with the Bhikkhuni and Bhikkhu Sangha. (For your information, a Bhikkhuni Ordination requires the presence of at least 5 Bhikkhus and 5 Bhikkhunis). Read the full article…

Nuns taking action!

Posted on February 18, 2015 by santikitchen

On the 11th and 12th February 2015, Venerables Sukhi, Vajira and Vimalanyani took an inhouse chainsaw course at Santi. Alan Thompson was the very patient and competent trainer.