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The true story of a Tibetan nun

By Ayya Yeshe Chodron Original article Night has fallen and Ani La could finally leave the house in search for food. During a short walk around the Dharma center she made sure that nobody could see her. Opening the biodegradable…
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Ayya Kathrin Vimalañāṇī’s Bhikkhuni ordination

We are very happy to announce that Ayya Kathrin Vimalañāṇī’s Bhikkhuni ordination will take place in March 2018 in Los Angeles, with Ayya Gunasari from Mahapajapati Monastery as her preceptor. Thus Tilorien Monastery will soon have two bhikkhunis to support each…
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Tilorien Monastery will become a reality!

After a long period of waiting and practising patience—the plans for the monastery being refused by the council a few times for not fitting the regulations—finally the building permit has now been granted! Tilorien Monastery will indeed become a reality!…
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Ajahn Brahmali’s visit in June 2017

Ajahn Brahmali’s visit to Europe was a great success in many respects. We started with a 9 day meditation & Sutta retreat at Semkye Ling meditation center, Schneverdingen, from 14th to 23rd June. The peaceful atmosphere of the meditation center in…
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Bhikkhunis in Thai Monastic Education

By Bhante Sujato Originally published on 18/6/2008 In the debate about bhikkhuni ordination, information plays a key role. We have made substantial strides in our understanding of Buddhism in history, the relation between different Buddhist traditions, and so on. Unfortunately,…
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And this is where our story begins…

About Tilorien In April 2017, the humble beginning of Tilorien Monastery were formed in the Belgian Ardennes. The Sangha is now living in very basic conditions, in a tree house and a tent in a kind supporter’s garden. We hope…
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