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Make America Great Again!

It is the morning before the US elections. I put my morning cup of tea down on a sturdy wooden crate next to me. The printing on the side of the crate reads: W.B.R. Welfare Biscuits W.G.C & S (1929)…
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Bhikkhunis can re-ordain

Bhante Sujato wrote an interesting article about the possibility for Bhikkhunis to re-ordain after disrobing: Since I became interested in supporting bhikkhuni ordination, I encountered a series of objections in the form of Vinaya arguments why women could not or…
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Ajahn Brahmali comes to Europe!

Ajahn Brahmali, a senior disciple of Ajahn Brahm and living in Bodhinyana monastery near Perth, Australia, will come to Europe between 14-25th June 2017 to give a retreat and talks in Germany and Belgium. We will post more information soon and…
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The land has been purchased!

Today, our president has signed the contract to purchase the land in Engreux for the new monastery! We can now start to look at plans for the new buildings together with the architect and ask for quotes from building firms….
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Bhikkhunī ordination Ayya Vimala

Dear Dhamma Friends, So now I have ordained as a Bhikkhunī. I can hardly believe it right now. I thank it all to the many Bhikkhunīs, Bhikkhus and lay friends, who have supported me all these years and especially to my…
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Sri Lanka and Ayya Gunasari

Some pictures from the Ayya Khema centre in Sri Lanka where I stayed for a month: And a talk by Ayya Kusuma, the first Theravada Bhikkhuni of Sri Lanka since over 1000 years: On my return journey from Sri Lanka,…
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Photos and audio of the retreat with Ayya Mudita

The “Samadhi-Retreat” with Ayya Mudita was held in the peaceful and beautiful surroundings of Heyd, in the Belgian Ardennes from 17 to 24 June 2016. Download the Audio-files (German) See the Pictures