\nOn this day, she will be accompanied by Venerable Vimala, S\u0101ma\u1e47er\u012b Junh\u0101 and Sayalay Sabbamitta.
\nA unique gathering in Antwerp!
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<\/p>\nWe are very honoured to have Ayya \u0100nandabodh\u012b visiting us all the way from the US!
\nOn this day, she will be accompanied by Venerable Vimala, S\u0101ma\u1e47er\u012b Junh\u0101 and Sayalay Sabbamitta.
\nA unique gathering in Antwerp!
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The Buddha taught that guiding and caring for our own heart-and-mind is essential to living a life of happiness and well-being, benefiting both ourselves and others.
\nWe are so often bombarded with information and imagery that pull us away from the peace and well-being that is our true nature.
\nDuring this day of practice together, we will be slowing down, listening inwardly, and developing friendliness, compassion, appreciative joy and equanimity (mett\u0101, karun\u0101, mudit\u0101, & upekkh\u0101) for our own well-being and for the well-being of others.<\/p>\n
Ayya \u0100nandabodh\u012b Bhikkhun\u012b<\/strong> was born and raised in Wales, UK.\u00a0 Ayya first encountered the Buddha\u2019s teaching in her early teens while reading about the Four Noble Truths. This was life-changing and from that moment she experienced a deep confidence in the Buddha\u2019s insight and a wish to understand his teachings more deeply. At the age of 24, Ayya began monastic training at Amaravati Buddhist Monastery in England under the guidance of Ajahn Sumedho. Seventeen years later she moved to the USA with a wish to create more opportunities for women monastics. In 2011 she took full Bhikkhun\u012b Ordination, joining the worldwide revival of the Therav\u0101da Bhikkhun\u012b Order. Ayya \u0100nandabodh\u012b loves to share the Dhamma. Ayya\u2019s practice is guided by early Buddhist scriptures, living in community, and through nature\u2019s pure and immediate Dhamma. The meditation day is in English When<\/strong> Where<\/strong> Practical<\/strong> Contribution<\/strong> Dana is the first quality the Buddha recommended developing. When asked: What should I do to attain complete freedom? participation and cancellation<\/strong> Questions<\/strong> We are very honoured to have Ayya \u0100nandabodh\u012b visiting us all the way from the US! On this day, she will be accompanied by Venerable Vimala, S\u0101ma\u1e47er\u012b Junh\u0101 and Sayalay Sabbamitta. A unique gathering in Antwerp! Make the Mind Your…
\nAyya \u0100nandabodh\u012b resides in P\u0101r\u0101yana Vih\u0101ra<\/a>
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\nThe programme includes periods of guided meditations, walking meditation and a Dhammatalk.
\nEveryone is welcome, suitable for beginners and advanced practitioners.<\/p>\n
\nSaturday 14 June 2025
\nFrom 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
\nWelcome from 9:30 a.m. with coffee and tea<\/p>\n
\nParish centre Zaal Drakenhof 1 (large hall next to Sint-Jozefkerk) ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.samita.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMA_deur-1-223x300.png\")
\nBoekenberglei 213 (corner Drakenhoflaan)
\n2100 Antwerpen-Deurne
\nAccessibility click here<\/a>.
\nHall Drakenhof on Google Maps<\/a><\/p>\n
\ninzichtmeditatie Antwerpen (IMA)<\/a> rents the hall of parish centre Drakenhof.
\nIMA volunteers will provide coffee, tea and water.
\nAs lunch, there will be soup, vegetarian sandwiches and fruit.<\/p>\n
\nGuidance by Ayya Anandabodhi and organisation by IMA on the basis of DANA (donations or voluntary contributions).
\nAs a Bhikkhuni (Buddhist nun), Ayya Anandabodhi depends entirely on Dana for her existence.<\/p>\n
\n‘Start with generosity’ said the Buddha, ‘live in peace with each other and take good care of your inner development’.
\nThe principle of Dana means that a participant decides how much he\/she is willing or able to give.
\nThe underlying idea is that we as human beings belong together and care for each other.
\nThat the Dhamma is in fact priceless and is given from the heart and received in the heart.
\nEach one reflects
\n‘What is it worth to me that the Dhamma can be passed on and what can or will I contribute?’<\/p>\n
\nRegister\u00a0 here<\/a>.
\nYour registration is valid after paying a deposit of \u20ac20. This registration fee is non-refundable.
\nYou can read the participation and cancellation conditions here<\/a>.
\nAbout a week before the start, you will receive an e-mail with practical information and arrangements.<\/p>\n
\nSend an email to:
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