About Us

The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in others. -Gandhi

 

Founder
Susan Pembroke is a practicing psychotherapist, and founder and guiding teacher of Insight Meditation of Ventura. She began meditating in 1986 and has studied with a number of teachers within the Buddhist Theravada tradition. Susan was drawn to the jhanas (states of concentration) and studied these meditative absorptions with Ayya Khema. One of Ayya Khema's enduring concerns was the revival and support of the bhikkuni sangha—this organization is a continuation of her efforts. Founding the AfB, an organization that specifically supports monastic Theravadan women, is Susan's way of showing gratitude to Ayya Khema and honoring her memory. Susan was the recipient of an Outstanding Women in Buddhism Award in 2009.

 

President
Susmita Barua

 

Vice President
Carol Annable

 

Secretary
Marsha Morrow

 

Treasurer
Donna McCarthy

 

Board Members
Sarah Conover

 

 

 

The Alliance for Bhikkhunis depends almost entirely on dedicated, caring, creative volunteers to do our work. Without the generous giving of time, talents, and energy by volunteers, we would not be here. Please consider joining the AfB family so that this important work can continue. Ultimately, protecting the Bhikkhuni Sangha falls to people, to you and me.

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ISSN 2156-0099. Published two times per year by Alliance for Bhikkhunis, a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.