Buddhist Women on a Path of Spiritual Awakening
Sāmaņerī Anuruddhā’s Pabbajja Ceremony
We are blessed to have a new sāmaņerī Buddhist nun. On September 13, 2015, with great joy we gathered for Sāmaņerī Anuruddhā’s pabbajja – ‘Going Forth’ ordination ceremony – in the meditation hall at Sati Saraniya Hermitage (to see the slideshow, click on any…
A Samaneri in September
“Although it is difficult to cross over the storm-swept sea of passion, those who live in accord with the well-taught Dhamma reach the other shore.” With great happiness, we would like to share with you the news of a samaneri ordination. On Sunday, September…
Friendship with the Lovely
Continuing on the theme of noble friendship, in the Upaddha Sutta, Half of the Holy Life, Samyutta Nikāya, 45.2, we read as follows: “Thus have I heard. On one occasion, the Blessed One was dwelling among the Sakyans in the town of Nāgaraka. Then…
~ Dhammapada Verse 54