2011 Bhikkhuni Ordination
Talks
The talks below were given on October 17, 2011 on the day that Ayya Santacitta, Ayya Anandabodhi, and Ayya Nimmala ordained as bhikkhunis at Spirit Rock Meditation Center in Woodacre, California.
Jack Kornfield – Opening Address 5:43, 1.4MB
Ayya Tathaaloka Theri – Introduction to the Ordination 12:00, 11.5MB
Ayya Tathaaloka Theri – Reflections Following Ordination 12:00, 11MB
Venerable Bhikkhu Bodhi – Anumodana 11:06, 11MB
Venerable Bhikkhu Bodhi – Anumodana – text [pdf]
Venerable Anaalayo Bhikkhu – On Bhikkhuni Ordination 3:50, 3.7MB
Venerable Anaalayo Bhikkhu – On Bhikkhuni Ordination – text [pdf]
Ruth Denison – Blessing 7:48, 7.5MB
Jill Boone – Sharing the Vision 2:40, 2.6MB
Thanissara – Closing Address 12:50, 12MB
Thanissara – Closing Address – text [pdf]
Videos
Many thanks to Ed Ritger, photographer, and Mel Zeki, musician, for capturing the spirit of the day.
Procession of the monastic Sangha.