about the nuns
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Ajahn Sundara
Ajahn Sundara was born in France. Her early studies were in
dance in both France and England. In her early thirties, after
working for a few years as a dancer and teacher of
contemporary dance, she had the opportunity to attend a talk
followed by a retreat led by Ajahn Sumedho. His teachings and
his way of life as a Buddhist monk resonated deeply.
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Ajahn Sundara was born in France. Her early studies were in
dance in both France and England. In her early thirties, after
working for a few years as a dancer and teacher of
contemporary dance, she had the opportunity to attend a talk
followed by a retreat led by Ajahn Sumedho. His teachings and
his way of life as a Buddhist monk resonated deeply.
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Ajahn Candasiri
Ajahn Candasiri was born in Scotland in 1947 and was brought
up as a Christian. After university, she trained and worked as
an occupational therapist, mainly in the field of mental illness.
In 1977, an interest in meditation led her to meet Ajahn
Sumedho, shortly after his arrival from Thailand.
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Ajahn Candasiri was born in Scotland in 1947 and was brought
up as a Christian. After university, she trained and worked as
an occupational therapist, mainly in the field of mental illness.
In 1977, an interest in meditation led her to meet Ajahn
Sumedho, shortly after his arrival from Thailand.
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Ajahn Upekkha
Ajahn Upekkha was born in 1949 in Provence, France. After
training and receiving a diploma she worked together with
children in a kindergarten for twelve years. During that time
she was also married, but realised through these experiences
that she needed a more fulfilling life.
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Ajahn Upekkha was born in 1949 in Provence, France. After
training and receiving a diploma she worked together with
children in a kindergarten for twelve years. During that time
she was also married, but realised through these experiences
that she needed a more fulfilling life.
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Ajahn Thanasanti
Ajahn Thanasanti was born in California. She was first
introduced to insight meditation in 1979 in a class taught by
Jack Engler. After completing a BA in Biology from UCSC she
worked for a few years as an analytical chemist. In 1987 she
went on pilgrimage to India, Nepal and Thailand to meet many
of the meditation masters she had heard about.
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Ajahn Thanasanti was born in California. She was first
introduced to insight meditation in 1979 in a class taught by
Jack Engler. After completing a BA in Biology from UCSC she
worked for a few years as an analytical chemist. In 1987 she
went on pilgrimage to India, Nepal and Thailand to meet many
of the meditation masters she had heard about.
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| There are presently 18 siladharas (nuns) who were ordained by Ajahn Sumedho, the spiritual director of Amaravati Monastery in England. Pictured below are the nuns who have been ordained for ten or more years, which allows them the opportunity to teach and travel. |
Ajahn Kovida
biography is forthcoming
biography is forthcoming
Ajahn Anandabodhi
Ajahn Anandabodhi was born in Wales in 1968. First coming
across the Four Noble Truths while still at school, a confidence
in the Buddha's teaching was sparked in her heart. She trained
in catering and also worked in environmental conservation, all
the while looking for spiritual direction.
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Ajahn Anandabodhi was born in Wales in 1968. First coming
across the Four Noble Truths while still at school, a confidence
in the Buddha's teaching was sparked in her heart. She trained
in catering and also worked in environmental conservation, all
the while looking for spiritual direction.
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Ajahn Santacitta
Ajahn Santacitta was born in Austria in 1958. After graduating
in hotel management she studied cultural anthropology at
Vienna University and worked in avant-garde dance theatre as
a performer and costume designer. From 1981-85 she was
part of the ‘Serapions Theater’ ensemble based in Vienna and
toured mainly in Europe.
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Ajahn Santacitta was born in Austria in 1958. After graduating
in hotel management she studied cultural anthropology at
Vienna University and worked in avant-garde dance theatre as
a performer and costume designer. From 1981-85 she was
part of the ‘Serapions Theater’ ensemble based in Vienna and
toured mainly in Europe.
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Ajahn Metta
Ajahn Metta was born in 1953 in Germany. She became an
Anagārikā in 1993 at Amaravati and took higher ordination as a
Sīladhāra in 1996. During her monastic life she has been
involved in many areas of the community.
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Ajahn Metta was born in 1953 in Germany. She became an
Anagārikā in 1993 at Amaravati and took higher ordination as a
Sīladhāra in 1996. During her monastic life she has been
involved in many areas of the community.
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Ajahn Thitamedha
Ajahn Thitamedha was born in 1961 in Ryasan, Russia, near
Moscow. She graduated as a medical doctor in 1986, from
Ryasan Medical University and worked for four years. Facing
human pains, suffering and deaths, brought her a strong sense
of urgency to understand the human predicament and to find a
way out of suffering.
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Ajahn Thitamedha was born in 1961 in Ryasan, Russia, near
Moscow. She graduated as a medical doctor in 1986, from
Ryasan Medical University and worked for four years. Facing
human pains, suffering and deaths, brought her a strong sense
of urgency to understand the human predicament and to find a
way out of suffering.
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