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International Women's Day 2021: Saddhajala

By saddhajala on Sun, 14 Mar, 2021 - 13:30

International Women's Day 2021: Saddhajala

By saddhajala on Sun, 14 Mar, 2021 - 13:30

I was ordained at Akashavana in 2019. I live in Krakow/Poland. I live on my own renting a small flat near the river and our Buddhist Centre. I am working for the Buddhist Centre as a Centre manager so my life is mostly focused around the sangha, working closely with my centre team, creating conditions for the centre to grow, and supporting the women’s wing in Poland. At the moment I am spending quite a bit of my time sitting in...

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International Women's Day 2021: Tarahridaya

By Tarahridaya on Sat, 13 Mar, 2021 - 09:06

International Women's Day 2021: Tarahridaya

By Tarahridaya on Sat, 13 Mar, 2021 - 09:06

I am Tarahridaya and I was ordained on 23rd January 2005. I live in Pune (Maharashtra) India, with my two children. My son is 24 and my daughter is 21. My son is doing a job and my daughter has recently finished her graduation. My husband is also an order member, call Abhayaraja, we married 28 years ago. We both are working for the Triratna Buddhist movement. At present I am working in the women’s ordination process training team.

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International Women's Day 2021: Sadayasihi

By Sadayasihi on Sat, 13 Mar, 2021 - 09:03

International Women's Day 2021: Sadayasihi

By Sadayasihi on Sat, 13 Mar, 2021 - 09:03

I’m Sadayasihi. I was ordained in 2016 in Akashavana, Spain and I currently live in a Buddhist community in Dublin, Ireland with two other women. I work full-time for The Buddhist Centre Online and I’m also involved in activities around the Dublin Buddhist Centre. In my spare time I like reading, playing cooperative board games and continuing my attempts to learn the ukulele! I’m looking forward to the day when I can go for a long hike in the Wicklow...

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International Women's Day 2021: Singhashri

By Singhashri on Sat, 13 Mar, 2021 - 08:59

International Women's Day 2021: Singhashri

By Singhashri on Sat, 13 Mar, 2021 - 08:59

I was ordained in 2010 while living in San Francisco. In 2012 I moved to the UK and currently live in London with my partner Shraddhasiddhi. I spend my days meditating, teaching mindfulness and the dharma, engaging in friendships with other Order members and mitras across the movement, writing, walking and helping out at the North London Buddhist Centre. I’m also actively engaged in various antiracism activities in and outside the movement.

The dual pandemics of coronavirus...

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International Women's Day 2021: Danasamudra

By Danasamudra on Sat, 13 Mar, 2021 - 08:47

International Women's Day 2021: Danasamudra

By Danasamudra on Sat, 13 Mar, 2021 - 08:47

I was ordained in June 2011 at Akashavana and now live in Worcestershire, United Kingdom, not far from Adhisthana. I have retired from paid work and live alone. Although I no longer live at Adhisthana I am still the librarian of the Sangharakshita library and am managing to do some library work during the pandemic. In addition I lead a fortnightly Mitra study group and am on the team for the weekly Hereford class. Beyond that I do a lot...

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International Women's Day 2021: Muditadevi

By Muditadevi on Fri, 12 Mar, 2021 - 14:43

International Women's Day 2021: Muditadevi

By Muditadevi on Fri, 12 Mar, 2021 - 14:43

I was ordained in 2015 and live in Oslo, Norway. I share my flat with a young woman who is not a Buddhist. I have a boyfriend who lives just outside Oslo, and we like to go skiing at his cottage in the mountains. I work part-time as Centre manager for the Oslo Buddhist Centre. I take part in teaching most Thursdays, plan and do admin work with Gunaketu, the only other Order member here. I love being outdoors and...

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International Women's Day 2021: Danayutta

By Danayutta on Fri, 12 Mar, 2021 - 08:20

International Women's Day 2021: Danayutta

By Danayutta on Fri, 12 Mar, 2021 - 08:20

I was ordained in 2016, at Akashavana in Spain. I live in the east end of London in the United Kingdom with my husband, Manjusiha who is also in the Order. We have a little flat that is close to the London Buddhist Centre. Until recently I worked at the London Buddhist Centre, and now I work for FutureDharma Fund as their Finance Director. I really enjoy my job - it’s a context of integration of my Buddhist values and my finance...

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International Women's Day: Saradarshini

By saradarshini on Thu, 11 Mar, 2021 - 17:38

International Women's Day: Saradarshini

By saradarshini on Thu, 11 Mar, 2021 - 17:38

I was ordained in 2007 in Golden Bay, Aotearoa New Zealand. I live in a vibrant suburb in Wellington, about half an hour walk to our Buddhist Centre and 45 minutes’ walk into the city. I live with my long-term non-Buddhist partner, we met in 1980!

As Chair of the Wellington Buddhist Centre, I spend most of my days organising Centre activities and meeting people. I meditate and walk and spend time being part of life in my...

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International Women's Day 2021: Bodhikamala

By Bodhikamala on Thu, 11 Mar, 2021 - 14:13

International Women's Day 2021: Bodhikamala

By Bodhikamala on Thu, 11 Mar, 2021 - 14:13

I’m Bodhikamala. I’m 32 years old and I live in Mexico. I was ordained in 2017 with other 6 beautiful and courageous women. At the moment I live with my husband, also an Order member, inspiring and hardworking, named Ruchiramati, and a lovely dog called Coco.

At the moment, I’m the Chair of Toluca Buddhist Centre; Toluca is a large city located to the west of Mexico City, right in the middle of the country. I love spending...

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International Women's Day 2021: Vandika

By Vandika on Thu, 11 Mar, 2021 - 10:51

International Women's Day 2021: Vandika

By Vandika on Thu, 11 Mar, 2021 - 10:51

Hi, my name’s Vandika and I was ordained in 2006 in Dunkeld, Scotland, with many other women from around the world. I live in Somerset, south west UK and, after many years living alone or in communities, now live with my partner. We both have “Long Covid” after catching the virus a year ago, so we’re supporting each other with that. I work part-time for the Triratna International Order Office, support and care for my elderly mum and try to fit...

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