Yasodhara
newsletter on international buddhist woman's activities |
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Five nuns asking for lower ordination. |
Dr. Ariratne, director of Sarvodaya Movement came to greet Dhammananda while she was waiting for her ordination. |
Ven.Bhikkhuni M.K.Sudharma (originally from Arkansas, USA) congratulated Dhammananda at her ordination. |
The newly ordained Bhikkhuni Dhammananda was invited to address a gathering of bhikkhunis and laypeople at Sakyadhita Center after the ordination. |
Pavattini Bhikkhuni Khemacari fixing the bowl for her disciple, Dhammananda. |
The four newly ordained bhikkhunis received Nissaya and admonition from the two Sanghas. |
After the actual ordination ceremony was over, the newly ordained bhikkhunis made offering to each of the bhikkhus and bhikkhunis. |
During admonition period, the bhikkhus were seen sitting across the hall while the bhikkhunis were seated on the two sides with the newly ordained in the centre, |
Newly ordained bhikkhunis and samaneri received offering from the Sri Lankan supporters. |
The newly ordained bhikkhunis followed a colorful procession, an effective educational tool for the Sri Lankan public. |
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Songdhammakalyani
Temple
195 Petkasem Highway
Muang District, Nakhonpathom
Thailand 73000 |