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IMPORTANT EVENTS 27 - 31 May Training for senior Bhikkhunis to become Kammavacacarinis Teacher: Venerable Bhikkhuni Saddha Sumana |
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We invite you to come and stay with us |
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If you, a friend and/or family members want or need to escape the
hustle and bustle of your fast-paced life or simply want to take part in
Dhamma practise, we invite you to come and enjoy a live-in experience
within a monastic setting to restore balance to your body and mind. |
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Bi-annual Temporary Samaneri Ordination |
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| 6 - 14 April / 5 - 13 December every year
at Songdhammakalyani Bhikkhuni Arama |
April 2009 marked the first ordination of Samaneris at Songdhammakalyani
Bhikkhuni Arama. This project, were 35 Samaneris were ordained, received
very good feedback because all Samaneris were well trained in monastic life such as going for alms rounds, using the bowl etc.
To strengthen women in Buddhism Venerable Dhammananda now offers
the ordination twice a year.
| Ordination dates | Closing date for Applications | | 6 -14 April | 1st week in January (3 months prior to ordination) | | 5 -13 December | 1st week of September (3 months prior to ordination) |
This 9-day ordination is open to all Buddhist women who seek to:
- Experience a monastic lifestyle
- Be trained in a Buddhist way of life |
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Living Buddhism Course: 23 - 29 July 2013 |
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Here at Songdhammakalyani Monastery we have been running this
intensive 7-day Buddhism course for the past four years. This course
is aimed at English speaking foreigners who are interested to learn more
about the basic concept of Buddhism whilst living in a monastic setting. |
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Alms round on Sundays and Holy days |
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Thai Bhikkhunis
Activities / Staying with us 