The Nuns’ Sangha at our Kathina Ceremony on November 4th at Aloka Vihara, click here for more photos.
Teaching at SF Dharma Collective
We have been invited to teach regularly on 3rd Sundays at the newly formed
‘SF Dharma Collective’ in the Mission, 2701 Folsom, San Francisco.
This community-led sangha is a continuation of the recently disolved
‘Against The Stream’ sangha.
We will continue with our series on the ten paramita, ‘Getting On Board For Liberation’, starting on December 16 with Ayya Santacitta speaking on ‘Adhitthana ~ Resolution’.
After our annual Winter Retreat (Jan 15 – April 15) we plan to return again for 3rd Sundays, starting on April 16, 2019.
1:30-1:45pm Refuges & Five Precepts
1:45-3:30pm Meditation & Dharma Reflection
3:30-4:00pm Tea & Discussion
Anagarika Carol
On Full Moon of October (Pavarana Day) Carol Ennser formally started one year of Anagarika training with the Nuns’ Community at Aloka Vihara.
We are very glad to have a new sister ‘on board’ and share blessings with Anagarika Carol for an insightful and nourishing year with us.
Dec 15: Half-Daylong in Diamond Springs, CA
The Essence of the Path
Join us for an afternoon of meditation, Dharma teaching and Q&A with
Ayya Anandabodhi and Ayya Ahimsa.
Ayya Anandabodhi and Ayya Ahimsa.
Drawing on the teachings of the Buddha, and our personal experience, we will explore how Generosity and Gratitude can steer us along the Path from it’s beginning, right through to full Awakening.
The afternoon will be held in Noble Silence to support deepening of mindfulness and will be suitable for those new to mediation as well as experienced practitioners.
1:30 – 5:00 pm
In appreciation of all who support Aloka Vihara in any way, we offer this half day of practice. Inviting newcomers as well as those already involved.
All teachings are freely offered.
Donations are welcome and will be divided between the Diamond Springs Spiritual Center (851 Pleasant Valley Road, Diamond Springs, CA) who are hosting the event and the Saranaloka Foundation who support the nuns.
Ayya Santacitta visits Canmore Theravada Buddhist Community
From November 10 through December 4, Ayya Santacitta will visit Canmore again, on invitation of Sanghamitta (Mary Dumka), the founder and resident teacher of the Canmore Theravada Buddhist Community. Sanghamitta is a retired psychiatrist and is also trained in Chinese medicine and sound healing.
During her stay Ayya Santacitta will teach regularly on Tuesdays & Fridays at the center in Canmore and also at various venues in Calgary, please contact Sanghamitta for more info at <ma48an49@shaw.ca>
The photo above shows the ‘Three Sisters’ towering above Canmore, about 20 km from Banff National Park.
Nov 26 – Dec 4 : Aloka Vihara Resident Community in Retreat
Our community will be in Silent Retreat from November 26 through December 4.
If you wish to offer a meal, please click here.
Besides the meal time, the vihara will not be open for visitors during this retreat.
24th Western Buddhist Monastic Gathering at Spirit Rock
Last week Ayya Anandabodhi & Ayya Santacitta & Khenmo Drolma co-organized the 24th Western Buddhist Monastic Gathering, this year held at Spirit Rock.
Here is a photo gallery for you to enjoy!
Nov 3, 2018: Community Work Day at the vihara
Join us for our Community Work Day on Saturday, November 3.
We will be preparing for our Kathina Ceremony on November 4, by making the monastery beautiful for this special day.
Please arrive by 8:30 am for a short meditation & reflection, to set the tone
of the day.
We will work from 8:30am – 3:30pm with a break for lunch at 11am. Please bring a vegetarian dish to share.
If you plan to come, pleases RSVP Ayya Anandabodhi at <info@alokavihara.org>.
With metta ~
Ayya Anandabodhi
Oct 24: Anagarika Precept Ceremony for Carol
We happy to let you know that Carol Ennser, who has lived with us now for several months, will be taking Anagarika Precepts on October 24 and requesting one year of Anagarika training with us.
All welcome to attend the ceremony at 5 pm, followed by Tea, Evening Puja and a Dhamma talk.
Ven Khenmo Drolma & Acarya Yeshe visiting Aloka Vihara
We are enjoying a visit of Ven Khenmo Drolma and Acarya Yeshe from Vajra Dakini Nunnery, in Portland, Maine. Khenmo Drolma is co-organizing the 24th Western Buddhist Monastic Gathering, this year at Spirit Rock, with Ayya Anandabodhi and Ayya Santacitta.
Acarya Yeshe is the first beneficiary of the Drikung Acharya Nuns Leadership Program, a year long fellowship for Tibetan Nuns from India, providing skills for international leadership and future growth of Samtenling Nunnery and its graduates.