September 17, 2011─The 1st Annual International Bhikkhuni Day Meditation Pledge-A-Thon

Dedicated to the Memory and Legacy of Mahapajapati Theri

Meditate with us! Become a part of the expanding circle supporting bhikkhunis. Once a year, we pay respect to the Bhikkhuni Sangha and acknowledge its essential role in preserving the dhamma. We remember prominent bhikkhunis and their unique achievements. We also honor all of our women teachers, including our mothers, grandmothers, aunts, and sisters. Join in a day of giving and receiving, of listening and sharing. Celebrate with us!

Visit our Firstgiving site to create a team of fellow meditators or join an existing team. This is where you can build a page for yourself or your temple or center, and sign up friends and family to sponsor your day of meditating as well as honoring the women who have given us a rich spiritual legacy.

Downloads and Tools to Create a Memorable, Transformative Day

Mahapajapati Tells her Story

The Amazing Transformations of Arahant Theri Uppalavanna by Ven. Tathaaloka Theri

Mahāpajāpatī's Going Forth in the Madhyama-āgama by Ven. Dr. Bhikkhu Anālayo

Bhikkhunī Dhammadinnā Proves Her Wisdom by Ven. Dr. Bhikkhu Anālayo

Extraordinary Women by Bhikkhuni Ajahn Thanasanti

Honoring our Women Teachers

Chant: Recollection of the Foremost Arahant Bhikkhunis

Pali and English text for chanting - PDF

Presentation on Bhikkhuni History

PowerPoint on Bhikkhuni History

Bhikkhuni Dhamma Talks and Videos

Alliance for Bhikkhunis Brochure

1st Annual International Bhikkhuni Day Brochure

Donation Form

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Present |
The Voices and Activities of Theravada Buddhist Women

Current Issue
Summer 2011 |
Volume 4 |
Issue 2

 

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Bhikkhuni Seminar
In 2008, Santi Forest Monastery hosted an International Bhikkhuni Seminar. Venerable bhikkhus and bhikkhunis from all over the world gathered together to attend the seminar and the ordinations. To watch videos of the talks and proceedings, please click here.

 

 

Recommended Reading
First Buddhist Women by Susan Murcott (Wisdom Publications). An accessible, contemporary translation and commentary on the Therigatha, the enlightenment verses of the earliest female disciples of the Buddha.

 

 

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