THE HEART’S WISH TO AWAKEN

It is easy to fritter away our time on the myriad possibilities of contemporary life. Following the Buddha’s advice on the Iddhipada (Four Roads to Success), we will investigate how to use our energy for the path of awakening.

There will be periods of silent meditation, discussion, walking meditation, and dharma talks throughout the day.

Carpooling is essential for this event! We only have the option of 20 parking spaces. Please contact the organizer to let us know how many people will be in your car. Thank you.

Please arrive early to have time to park, find the building (Casa Vista), and settle in. Please bring water or other beverage, and a bag lunch.

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Santacitta Bhikkhuni was born in Austria and did her graduate studies in Cultural Anthropology, focusing on dance, theatre and ritual. She also worked in avant-garde dance theatre as a performer and costume designer. In 1988 she met Ajahn Buddhadasa in southern Thailand, who sparked her interest in Buddhist monastic life. She has trained as a nun in both the East and West since 1993, primarily in the lineage of Ajahn Chah, and has practiced meditation for over 30 years. Since 2002, she has also received teachings in the lineage of Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche.

Santacitta Bhikkhuni co-founded Aloka Vihara Forest Monastery in 2009 and received Bhikkhuni Ordination in 2011. She is particularly interested in creating sanctuary close to nature and bringing wisdom traditions to the environmental movement.