Dhammadharini

10/14/2026

"Presence, Connection, Atmospheres: The Internal-External Dimensions of Subjectivity in Early Buddhist Mindfulness and Compassion" | A talk by Venerable Bhikkhunī Dhammadinnā (Italia)
Date: Sunday, November 8, Time: 7:00 to 8:30 PM
Dharma Realm Buddhist University - DRBU

The early Buddhist instructions on the four establishments of presence or mindfulness call for contemplation internally, externally, and internally-and-externally. This talk reads these three terms not only as meditation guidelines…

10/14/2026

Ven. Bhikkhuni Dhammadinnā lecture at UC Berkeley Nov 17th:
"Not a moonless night: Śamathadeva’s Upāyikā, the oral life of Mūlasarvāstivāda scripture, and early Buddhist philology" with visiting associate research professor Venerable Bhikkhunī Dhammadinnā
November 17th 2026 at 5 p.m. at 370 Dwinelle Hall, UC Berkeley

10/14/2026

"Tracing Mindfulness Back to Its Sources" Workshop with Ven. Bhikkhunī Dhammadinnā and Paul Harrison at Stanford University
December 5, 2026 · 9 a.m.–3 p.m. US Pacific Time
McCaw Hall, Arrillaga Alumni Center, Stanford University

This workshop is a part of the T. T. & W. F. Chao Buddhism and Contemporary Society Series and will explore the early Buddhist sources of mindfulness meditation in theory and in practice. Participants will be guided through an examination of the teachings that form the shared inheritance of all late...

10/14/2026

Join us for silent meditation, live from the meditation hall at Dhammadharini Monastery.
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10/12/2026

Save the date to join us for a daylong festival celebrating community and generosity!

Info & registration & how to support the Sangha during the Kathina season:
https://www.dhammadharini.net/event-details/dhammadharini-bhikkhuni-sangha-kathina-2026

10/12/2026

So much appreciation to our friend Khamla, and her efforts to beautify the monastery yard!

10/11/2026

Guided meditation on happiness & contentment, and time for questions. Ayya Marajina will join us online from Florida to offer a guided meditation, and then there will be time for questions and discussion.
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10/07/2026

"Continuing with Equanimity": Meditation and Dhamma reflection with Ven. Kaccayana Bhikkhuni

This evening, Ven. Kaccayana will offer a meditation and Dhamma reflection, continuing the theme of practicing with the Brahmavihārās, continuing to focus this week on upekkha (equanimity).

We will begin with meditation together, then have time for these Dhamma reflections and discussion.
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10/05/2026

Our altar from our International Bhikkhuni Day event today - with the beautiful Nepali statue of Mahapajapati Gotami Theri, which was offered as part of last year's pilgrimage ✨🙏🙏🙏✨

10/04/2026

Commemorating International Bhikkhuni Day
& Mahapajapati Gotami Arahantship Day
"Celebrating our Bhikkhuni Pioneers"

Join us for a commemoration of International Bhikkhuni Day: Learn more about what this day celebrates, join us in reflecting on the origins of the Bhikkhuni Sangha, and consider how it applies to our own practice. Hosted by Ven. Kaccayana Bhikkhuni and Ven. Thavira Bhikkhuni, with special guest Bhikkhunis joining from afar.
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