Rejoicing in goodness we welcome International Bhikkuni Day

More information in this newsletter below about:

International Bhikkhuni Day at Dhammadharini, with ven Ayya Tathaloka Mahtheri and International on-line Bhikkhuni Sangha
Meditation Programs at Dakkhina Dhammatthala at Christies Beach
Ayya Santacari's Dhamma talks on youtube

coming soon:

More information about Kathina coming in our next newsletter.

On-going English language Dhamma

various excellent YouTube channels:

Venerable Bhikkhu Ajahn Brahm along with the BSWA Sangha share meditation and Dhamma every Friday and Saturday night on BSWA
Venerable Bhikkhu Sujato shares Dhamma and engages in daily chanting on Dhammanet
Venerable Bhikkhuni Ayya Anandabodhi and the community at Aloka Vihara sharing Dhamma and chanting.
Bhikkhus Ajahn Nissarano and Bhante Mudito share meditation and Dhamma at BSV
Venerable Bhikhhu Bhante Henepola Gunaratana ("Bhante G") at the Bhavana Society of West Virginia

Dhamma Discussions "Students on the Path" discord server
where various venerable Bhikkhus and Bhikkhunis participate in Dhamma discussions every day with a wide range of Buddhists from around the world

International Bhikkhuni Day

This will happen tomorrow morning, but you can also watch it later on the Dhammadharini youtube chanel.
the schedule below is for California and has Adelaide times in brackets.

PART II: Afternoon, 2pm to 4:30pm (Adelaide 6.30am-9.00am)

2:00 PM
(6.30am)

MUDITA THERIS!
Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the first dual sangha bhikkhuni ordinations in North America at Aranya Bodhi Hermitage. Reflections from new theris:

Ven. Adhimutti Theri
Ven. Suvijjana Theri
Ven. Phalañani Theri

Celebrating Ven. Sobhana Theri's appointment as Bhikkhuni Pavattini-Upajjhaya (preceptor)

Reflection from Ayya Sobhana

3:00 PM
(7.30am)

STATE OF THE INTERNATIONAL BHIKKHUNI SANGHA Bhikkhunis’ Response to Uncertain Times
Panel discussion with International Bhikkhuni Sangha

Moderator: Sakyadhita International president emeritus and convener of the 2021 Sakyadhita International Conference in Malaysia Maha Upasika Christie Chang
Speakers:
- Ven. Bhikkhuni Halpandeniye Supeshala Mahatheri, director of women's monastic Pirivena education (for Sri Lanka - for Theravada)
- Ven. Viditadhamma Theri, abbess of Sunnata Bhikkhuni Arama (for Vietnam - Theravada)
- Ven. Poonsirivara Theri, abbess of Suan Siritham (for Thailand - Theravada)
- Ven. Santacitta Bhikkhuni of Aloka Vihara (for North America & Europe - Theravada)
- Venerable Sangha of Newbury Dual Sangha Monastery (for Australia - Theravada)
- Ven. Bhiksuni Su Co Pho Chau, founding director of Camp Metta (Mahayana)
- Ven. Lhundup Damcho, founder of Dharmadatta Nuns' Community India (Vajrayana)

4:30 PM
(9am)

EMERGING BHIKKHUNI PUBLICATIONS
Meeting the authors

Wendy Garling, “The Woman Who Raised the Buddha” (forthcoming)
Matty Weingast, with Ayya Anandabodhi, “The First Free Women” (published 2020)
Wendi Adamek, “Practicescapes” (forthcoming)
Cindy Rasicot, “Finding Venerable Mother” (published 2020)

Interval Program 5:30pm - 6:30pm (Adelaide 10 am – 11 am)

5:30 PM (10am)	Open Zoom for informal sangha greetings and friendly community conversation time
6:00 PM (11am)	Meditation Interlude with Ven. Sobhana Theri closed with brief chanting

PART III: Evening, 6:30pm to 9:30pm (11 am – 2 pm)

6:30 PM (11am)	Deepak Anand: New Research on our ancient Bhikkhuni Founders Locating and Revitalizing the Mahapajapati Great Renunciation Carika walking pilgrimage trail Locating the place of Mahapajapati’s Ordination & Parinibbana in Vaishali
7:30 PM (12pm)	Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo - President, Sakyadhita International Association of Buddhist Women, live from Dongyu Gatsal Ling in the Himalayas International Bhikkhuni Day Dhamma Talk by Jetsunma Q & A with Jetsunma (please prepare your questions beforehand to put in the chat: Jetsunma would like to offer a substantial amount of time for our questions)
8:30 PM (1pm)	Blessing chanting Thirteen Foremost Arahant Bhikkhunis Chant Pali-English mix with Dhammadharini Sangha
9:00 PM	Closing Dedication with Ven. Sobhana Theri and All
9:15 PM (1.45pm)	Closing Silent Meditation with Ven. Tathaloka Theri

With metta, the Dhammadharini Community
at Dhammadharini Monastery and Aranya Bodhi Hermitage
our old website soon to be retired: dhammadharini.org
our new website under construction: dhammadharini.net

Ayya Santacari On-line at Dakkhina Dhammatthala SA

BSSA You Tube Channel Next Saturday

Next Saturday Ayya Santacari will continue her series of talks about the Four Noble Truths and the Noble 8-Fold path on the "BSSA" YouTube channel with the 4th path factor - Right Action (Samma Kammanta)

Subscribe to the Buddhist Society of South Australia "BSSA" YouTube channel

Programs at Christies Beach

small gatherings for meditation, Dhamma discussions and chanting,

Tuesday 6pm - 7.30pm: Guided Meditation & Dhamma discussion.
Thursday 9.30am- 11.00am: Meditation & Dhamma discussion
Saturday 4pm - 5.30pm: Meditation & Dhamma discussion
Daily 7.30am-8.15am: Chanting
please text Ayya on 0401 080 953 before coming

We never have large numbers here, but to ensure we stay Covid-safe, we ask that you text Ayya on 0401 080 953 your intention to come, so that she can manage numbers.