(Aloka Vihara Forest Monastery) Reflection in the poem of Upasama bhikkhuni, the four elements, and the practice of nourishing the body with food

Venerable Dhammadipa: Crossing the Flood with the Theris (Online Retreat at Spirit Rock)

The Aloka Vihara sisters are a community of bhikkhunis (fully-ordained nuns) and samaneris (novices) dedicated to practicing the Buddha’s teaching in the style of the Theravada Forest Tradition. Their practice emphasizes simplicity, renunciation, service and an orientation towards learning from the natural world, all held within the context of the Buddha’s teachings. The sisters are committed to embracing and integrating the realities and challenges of contemporary society into their practice.

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Venerable Dhammadipa: Crossing the Flood with the Theris (Online Retreat at Spirit Rock)

Venerable Dhammadipa: Crossing the Flood with the Theris (Online Retreat at Spirit Rock)