On September 21, 2014 the People’s Climate March took place in New York City with hundreds of thousands of people in attendance. Included were Amma Thanasanti Bhikkhuni’s colleagues, Ayya Santacitta, Ayya Santussika and Thanissara, now post-monastic – was one of the founders of the Siladhara order of nuns. Simultaneously, there were over 200,000 people marching …
Posted: March 21, 2015 by Alliance Bhikkhunis
Compassion & the Climate
On September 21, 2014 the People’s Climate March took place in New York City with hundreds of thousands of people in attendance. Included were Amma Thanasanti Bhikkhuni’s colleagues, Ayya Santacitta, Ayya Santussika and Thanissara, now post-monastic – was one of the founders of the Siladhara order of nuns. Simultaneously, there were over 200,000 people marching …
Posted: December 31, 2014 by Alliance Bhikkhunis
You Just Need to be Hungry
Those who know the gentle Ayya Jayati might be surprised to know that she first encountered the dhamma while learning Japanese martial arts. Her Aikido master taught that the right action doesn’t come out of thought but from being in touch with the present moment. It was this instruction that introduced the 9-year old British …
Posted: July 16, 2014 by Alliance Bhikkhunis
Portrait of a Volunteer
Note: Since this article was written, Mindy Zlotnick has stepped down as Pavarana Coordinator to fundraise for the Saranaloka foundation. One way to practice dana is by giving money, and another is by giving time. Meet Mindy Zlotnick, our new Pavarana Coordinator. Her story is an inspiration and an example of the dana of volunteering. …