JANUARY 13, 2024

We are thrilled to embark on a new year with a brand new video series with Dhammananda Bhikkhuni, Thailand's first fully ordained nun, who championed the revival of the female monastic lineage in the Theravada Buddhist tradition.

A force to be reckoned with, we share with you three videos where she discusses the challenges she overcame to become a nun in Thailand, why Buddhists must care for the environment, and how thinking the unthinkable (death!) can make life joyous. Enjoy!

Dhammananda Bhikkhuni

Becoming Thailand’s First Fully Ordained Theravada Nun

Discover Dhammananda Bhikkhuni, Thailand's first fully ordained trailblazing Theravada nun, and learn about the remarkable shift from initial skepticism to widespread acceptance as she redefines the role of ordained women in a tradition-bound society.

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In 1985, Dhammananda Bhikkhuni initiated Buddhist Perspectives on Nature, uncovering eco-teachings in texts from the time of the Buddha. After establishing a temple, she implemented a waste management program, starting with recycling and creatively weaving rugs from recycled materials. Now, facing climate challenges, she advocates for collective responsibility, urging temples to join the global effort in combating environmental degradation through recycling.

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Making Life Meaningful through Awareness of Death

Dhammananda Bhikkhuni delves into the profound theme of life and death in Buddhism, urging us to embrace death as a natural part of life. She stresses that recognizing impermanence from the start not only helps us face death with tranquility, but makes life much more meaningful. She also looks at shifts in Thai funeral practices, especially at the tradition of publishing Dharma books as a way of creating positive potential for the deceased.

Click the link below to watch the entire video!

Making Life Meaningful through Awareness of Death | Dhammananda Bhikkhuni

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