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What does it mean to go on Tudong? Tudong is the Thai way of pronouncing the Pali word dhutanga which describes some ascetic practises the Buddha allowed for the purpose of training. But leaving aside these special ascetic practises, the lifestyle…
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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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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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        “If you neglect to cultivate your inherent mindfulness and wisdom, striving only half-heartedly, the obstacles in your path will multiply until they block all sight of the way, leaving the end of the road forever in…
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Ayya Vimala, Ayya Viveka, Ayya Kathrin and Anagarika Sabbamitta will go on Tudong from 1st-14th May 2017 in Germany and Belgium. For a Tudong, there is never an exact route but more a general direction. We will start on 1st…
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“Move & Encounter” is the motto of the Friedensfestival (peace festival) in St. Vith / Belgium this year on Easter Monday, 17th April 2017. Ayya Vimala has been invited to give a talk on this occasion: 16:00 at the Triangel…
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Listen to these two Bhikkhunīs who, different as they are, both have something meaningful and inspiring to say: Ayya Yeshe: How I Became a Nun of the Slum Ayya Yeshe Chodron gave this talk on February 22, 2017 at Mahapajapati…
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After much deliberation, the future Sangha of the new monastery, Ayya Vimala and Ayya Kathrin Vimalañāṇī, has come up with a name for the monastery that might be a little unconventional, but we guess, so is our teacher 🙂 Let…
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There are a few passages in the Pali canon talking about different inabilities of women. These include being a Perfectly Enlightened Buddha, being a Universal Wheel-turning Monarch, being the King of Gods (Sakka), the King of Death (Māra) or Brahma….
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