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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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International Women's Day 2021: Shraddhavani

By shraddhavani on Thu, 11 Mar, 2021 - 08:37

International Women's Day 2021: Shraddhavani

By shraddhavani on Thu, 11 Mar, 2021 - 08:37

I was ordained in 2018 at Akashavana, Spain. I live alone in a small apartment in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, which is on the East Coast of the US about 50 miles north of Boston. I’m retired from paying work but for the past few years have been the manager of the Portsmouth Buddhist Center and part of the teaching team there. I also have family living nearby, including a seven-year-old granddaughter. We formed a family “pod” in December, so...
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International Women's Day 2021: Viriyalila

By viriyalila on Wed, 10 Mar, 2021 - 17:49

International Women's Day 2021: Viriyalila

By viriyalila on Wed, 10 Mar, 2021 - 17:49

I’m Viriyalila. I was ordained in 2005, and live just north of Boston, Massachusetts (USA). Nine years ago, I embarked on a four-year path of training in traditional Chinese medicine and acupuncture, an aspiration I had kept close to my heart for nearly twenty years. I now have a thriving acupuncture practice located close to my local Buddhist Center.

When the pandemic emerged we were in the throes of opening our new Buddhist Center. I found it...
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International Women's Day 2021: Moksadhi

By Moksadhi on Wed, 10 Mar, 2021 - 14:14

International Women's Day 2021: Moksadhi

By Moksadhi on Wed, 10 Mar, 2021 - 14:14

My name is Moksadhi. I was ordained at Akashavana, Spain in 2019 and l live at Dhanakosa Retreat Centre in the Loch Lomand and Trossachs National Park in Scotland. There are currently 7 of us on the team, living and working here. My working hours are spent mainly in the office but outside that I love to be outdoors - swimming, strolling, running, hiking, drinking tea. I also seem to spend a lot of time with friends on zoom!

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International Women's Day 2021: Parami

By parami on Wed, 10 Mar, 2021 - 11:27

International Women's Day 2021: Parami

By parami on Wed, 10 Mar, 2021 - 11:27

Hi, I’m Parami and, in 1980, I was ordained on a weekend retreat by Sangharakshita. I live in Glasgow, Scotland on my own in a flat in a high rise block in a very working class area (back to my roots). I’m lucky that 3 other Dharmacharinis (Order Members) live in the same high rise block and, before lockdown, we meditated together a couple of mornings a week. A friend called it a vertical community. My days are varied with different...

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