Dhammadharini

06/17/2026

37 Factors that Lead to Awakening,
Part 4: "The Four Bases of Spiritual Power"
Meditation and Dhamma reflection with Ven. Kaccayana Bhikkhuni

This week, we are continuing our series on the 37 Bodhipakkhiyā Dhammā, seven sets of qualities taught by the Buddha as being part of the path of Awakening. This week we will focus on the 4 Iddhipadas, the bases of spiritual power or spiritual success.

The Buddha often instructed his disciples in these 37 as a summary of his whole teaching, saying:

"Each and every one of you should train in the things I have taught from my direct knowledge, that is: the four kinds of mindfulness meditation, the four right efforts, the four bases of psychic power, the five faculties, the five powers, the seven awakening factors, and the noble eightfold path. You should train in these things in harmony, appreciating each other, without dispute."

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06/16/2026

✨ “𝗜 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗺𝘆 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗵.”
In this heartfelt reflection, venerable Bhikkhunī Ayya Suvijjānā Therī shares her journey from spiritual seeker and single mother to one of the pioneering bhikkhunīs ordained in North America, twenty years ago at Dhammadharini.

📖 Read 𝘈 𝘓𝘪𝘧𝘦 𝘍𝘶𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘋𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘗𝘢𝘵𝘩:
https://bhikkhuni.net/a-life-fully-dedicated-to-the-path-ayya-suvijjana/

For more of Ayyā Suvijjānā's teachings, go to the Passaddhi Vihara page, or to the Dhammadharini Monastery YouTube channel.

Sādhu sādhu sādhu - anumodana! Thank you Alliance for Bhikkhunis for all of your support for our Venerable Bhikkhuni Sangha, here in North America, and around the world.

✨ “𝗜 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗺𝘆 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗵.”

In this heartfelt reflection, Ayya Suvijjānā shares her journey from spiritual seeker and single mother to one of the pioneering bhikkhunīs ordained in North America.

📖 Read 𝘈 𝘓𝘪𝘧𝘦 𝘍𝘶𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘋𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘗𝘢𝘵𝘩:

https://bhikkhuni.net/a-life-fully-dedicated-to-the-path-ayya-suvijjana/

06/16/2026

“Shaping Futures: Healing Bodies, Minds, and Communities”
June 19 to 26, 2027.
Sakyadhita warmly invites you to our 20th International Conference on Buddhist Women, celebrating the 40th anniversary of Sakyadhita's founding.
The 2027 conference theme, Shaping Futures: Healing Bodies, Minds, and Communities, highlights compassionate leadership as a catalyst for personal well-being, social transformation, and global responsibility.
The conference venue will be the Grand Artos Hotel near Borobudur, the renowned 9th-century Buddhist temple that is the largest temple in the world.
Rooted in Buddhist values of compassion, mindfulness, and wisdom, the conference explores how Buddhist women can foster resilience, promote justice, and strengthen communities and the environment. Honoring the longstanding contributions of women in caregiving, leadership, and community-building, the conference also looks toward a more equitable and interconnected future within and beyond Buddhist communities. By bringing ancient Buddhist wisdom into dialogue with contemporary global concerns, the conference underscores the enduring relevance of Buddhist teachings in today’s world.
Special attention will be given to Buddhist education, youth empowerment, and the role of younger generations in shaping compassionate and sustainable futures. In a time of increasing polarization, participants are invited to explore how spiritual practice can cultivate peace, understanding, and solidarity across cultures and religions. This is a call to nurture both individual and collective well-being through compassion and interconnectedness.
Suggested topics include:

1. Compassion and Buddhist Approaches to Mental and Emotional Well-being
2. Women’s Leadership and Community Care in Buddhist Traditions
3. Mindfulness in Healthcare: Bridging Spirituality and Medicine
4. Environmental Stewardship and Social Responsibility in Buddhist Practice
5. Spirituality and Trauma Recovery: Addressing Personal and Collective Suffering
6. Buddhism and Gender Justice: Building Inclusive Communities
7. Digital Technology and Spiritual Practice in Buddhist Communities
8. Buddhist Perspectives on Resilience and Social Challenges
9. Social Inclusion and Gender Justice: Sakyadhita’s Role in Shaping a More Equitable Future
10. Youth, Buddhist Education, and Social Responsibility
In addition, our Indonesian hosts will offer workshops celebrating local cultural traditions, including:
1. Batik Making: Crafting Cultural Expression through Art
2. Making Vegetarian Empek-Empek: Culinary Traditions and Community
3. Creating Eco-Enzyme: Sustainability and Environmental Care
4. Painting for Peace: Creative Expressions of Harmony
We warmly encourage innovative and creative proposals.
Submission details will be announced soon.
Please note that this will be an in-person conference, and participants are encouraged to plan accordingly.

06/16/2026

TODAY! - for our friends in Olympia, Washington
Special Passaddhi Vihara Almsround in West Olympia
- with Ayya Niyyānika Bhikkhuni and renowned nun Maechee Paññāsirī

06/16/2026

*Temporary Theravāda Ordination Opportunity for Women in Thailand this Vassa* - direct inquiries to Analaya Bhikkhuni Arama - page

Short term Samaneri ordination at
Analaya Bhikkhuni Arama
July 28, 2026

06/14/2026

37 Factors that Lead to Awakening,
Part 3: The Five Faculties and Five Powers
Sutta Study with Ven. Kaccayana Bhikkhuni

This week, we are continuing our series on the 37 Bodhipakkhiyā Dhammā, seven sets of qualities taught by the Buddha as being part of the path of Awakening. This week we will read several suttas on the topics of two of the sets: the 5 Faculties and the 5 Powers, beginning with Samyutta Nikaya 48.10.

The Buddha often instructed his disciples in these 37 as a summary of his whole teaching, saying:

"Each and every one of you should train in the things I have taught from my direct knowledge, that is: the four kinds of mindfulness meditation, the four right efforts, the four bases of psychic power, the five faculties, the five powers, the seven awakening factors, and the noble eightfold path. You should train in these things in harmony, appreciating each other, without dispute."

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06/14/2026

37 Factors that Lead to Awakening,
Part 3: The Five Faculties and Five Powers
Guided Meditation and Q&A with Ven. Kaccayana Bhikkhuni

This week, we are continuing our series on the 37 Bodhipakkhiyā Dhammā, seven sets of qualities taught by the Buddha as being part of the path of Awakening.

The Buddha often instructed his disciples in these 37 as a summary of his whole teaching, saying:

"Each and every one of you should train in the things I have taught from my direct knowledge, that is: the four kinds of mindfulness meditation, the four right efforts, the four bases of psychic power, the five faculties, the five powers, the seven awakening factors, and the noble eightfold path. You should train in these things in harmony, appreciating each other, without dispute."

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06/10/2026

37 Factors that Lead to Awakening,
Part 3: The Five Faculties and Five Powers
Meditation and Dhamma reflection with Ven. Marajina Theri

This week, we are continuing our series on the Bodhipakkhiyā Dhammā, seven sets of qualities taught by the Buddha as being part of the path of Awakening.

This evening, Ayya Marajina will speak about the next set of teachings: The Five Faculties & Five Powers.

We will begin with meditation together, then have time for these Dhamma reflections and discussion.

The Buddha often instructed his disciples in these 37 as a summary of his whole teaching, saying:

"Each and every one of you should train in the things I have taught from my direct knowledge, that is: the four kinds of mindfulness meditation, the four right efforts, the four bases of psychic power, the five faculties, the five powers, the seven awakening factors, and the noble eightfold path. You should train in these things in harmony, appreciating each other, without dispute."

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06/07/2026

This week we’re continuing our series on the Bodhipakkhiyā Dhammā, seven sets of qualities taught by the Buddha as being part of the path of Awakening. Today Venerable Kaccayana will lead a discussion on the second of the sets, the four right efforts.

This program includes reading and discussion of texts from the Pali canon. This week we will read from several short suttas on this theme, including AN 4.14, Dhammapada verses 360-361, and selections from the Sammappadhāna Saṃyutta, SN 49.

The Buddha often instructed his disciples in these 37 as a summary of his whole teaching, saying:

"Each and every one of you should train in the things I have taught from my direct knowledge, that is: the four kinds of mindfulness meditation, the four right efforts, the four bases of psychic power, the five faculties, the five powers, the seven awakening factors, and the noble eightfold path. You should train in these things in harmony, appreciating each other, without dispute."

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06/07/2026

"Enthusiasm and Endeavor": Guided Meditation and Q&A with Ven. Kaccayana Bhikkhuni

This week we continue a series introducing the 37 Bodhipakkhiya Dhammas: qualities that are conducive to awakening. The Buddha often instructed his disciples in these 37 as a summary of his whole teaching, saying:

"Each and every one of you should train in the things I have taught from my direct knowledge, that is: the four kinds of mindfulness meditation, the four right efforts, the four bases of psychic power, the five faculties, the five powers, the seven awakening factors, and the noble eightfold path. You should train in these things in harmony, appreciating each other, without dispute."

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