AFB Mission Statement
- To work diligently toward the establishment and protection of a thriving worldwide Theravadan bhikkhuni sangha.
- To educate the laity about the critical role of monasticism in preserving and spreading the Dhamma.
- To encourage the emergence of Theravadan bhikkhuni Dhamma teachers and to support them as they enter communities new to the Buddha's teachings.
- To develop community-based viharas which address the practical and spiritual needs of families and individuals, enabling lay practioners to integrate the Dhamma into every facet of their lives.
Actions to Achieve our Mission:
- Assist viharas and monasteries that are already in existence and donate moneys for the development and construction of new temples and monasteries.
- Develop community-based viharas which instruct lay practitioners in the Dhamma and provide opportunities for practice. These viharas will educate children and adolescents on morality and skillful living offer hospice and other needed services to the ill and aging populations, and provide services which enable lay practitioners to place the Dhamma at the center of their lives.
- Pay medical expenses, including contributing to health insurance costs for bhikkhunis.
- Pay transportation costs and related travel expenses to enable bhikkhunis to attend monastic conferences, teachings, retreats, or to undertake teaching tours.
- Contribute to expenses associated with Buddhist studies.
Current Activities
In 2010, funds are being allocated toward the following:
- Ordination-related expenses.
- Medical, dental and health insurance costs.
- Construction and maintenance costs of viharas and monasteries.
- Travel-related expenses.
- Costs associated with Buddhist studies including purchasing books and computers for viharas.
- Supplying requisites.