Description

Venerable Dhammananda defied convention to become the first fully ordained woman in the Theravada Buddhist Tradition in Thailand. As a result, she faced enormous opposition by the media the Thai press, and senior orthodox Thai monks. She is currently abbess of Songdhammakalyani Temple, the first all-female monastery established by and for Buddhist women in Thailand.

Once a highly respected academic and public figure prior to her ordination, Venerable Dhammananda has become a highly controversial and respected figure. A Buddhist and a feminist, she is an active change agent who practices engaged spirituality with an emphasis on serving the community.

Presenter

Cindy Rasicot is a retired psychotherapist, spiritual teacher, and author of This Fresh Existence: Heart Teachings from Bhikkhuni Dhammananda. In 2005 Cindy travelled to Thailand with her family where she met Bhikkhuni Dhammananda—an encounter that changed her life forever. She wrote about her spiritual journey in the award-winning memoir Finding Venerable Mother: A Daughter’s Spiritual Quest to Thailand.

Note: We will have a few copies of the book for sale at the talk. It is also available at Kinokuniya.

COST: 350 THB