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Bhikkhunis” Proudly Presents to Highest Bhikkhuni Sasana…. According to Buddhist scriptures, the order of Bhikkhunis was first created by the Buddha at the specific request of His Aunt and Foster - Mother “Mahapajapati Gotami”, who became the first ordained Bhikkhuni. During the time of Buddha, the First Bhikkhuni ordination took place in the fifth year after the Buddha’s Enlightenment. The Buddha’s words were “I allow Nuns to be ordained by Monks”. Following Buddha’s instructions, “Mettavalokanaya” - Sri Lankan’s Most Popular & Leading Monthly International Buddhist Magazine decided starting their second and newly magazine & website specially for whole Bhikkhunis (Nuns) in the world. This is the World’s First Time, and this is the First International Bhikkhunis Magazine & Website. Today marks a very special day for me, because I had one dream to publish one special Buddhist Magazine specially for Bhikkhunis in the World. I am not a Monk or Bhikkhuni or Lady, but as a Layma

In a solemn and spiritually imbued atmosphere, at 3:00pm on Sunday, March 22, 2026 (corresponding to the 4th day of the 2nd lunar month, Year of the Fire Horse), at Epping City Hall, the Buddhist Wedding (Hang Thuan) ceremony of two young Buddhists, Frank Nguyen Minh Tri (Dharma name: Quang Tue), born on October 4, 1998, eldest son of Mr. Nguyen Van Dai and Mrs. Duong My Le (Melbourne), and Vienna Dang Nguyen Thuy Vy (Dharma name: Nguyen Hoa), born on November 27, 1998, eldest daughter of Mr. Dang Cao Dang and Mrs. Nguyen Thi Kim Huong (Auckland), was solemnly conducted under the witness of the Venerable Sangha, in the presence of both families, relatives, and numerous Buddhist devotees and guests. From early afternoon, the hall was filled with a warm and joyful atmosphere as guests arrived. At 2:30pm, the Sangha was respectfully invited to the ceremony, bringing a sense of serenity and sacredness to the space. The presence of Venerable monks and nuns from many temples, both local

In the serene and solemn atmosphere of the Great Stupa of Universal Compassion, located in Bendigo, Victoria, on Saturday 21–22 March 2026, a meaningful international Buddhist conference was solemnly held through the collaboration between the Great Stupa of Universal Compassion and the Tibet Information Office. The conference brought together nearly 100 Venerable monks and nuns, scholars, representatives of multicultural communities, and numerous Buddhist practitioners from various traditions, gathering in a spirit of harmony and mindfulness.

Sitagu Sayadawgyi’s Golden Speeches about the International Conference & Messages Towards World Peace

I myself have not been lucky to meet The Elder Master but have got your blessings and learned a lot from your books. During the Google Meet Online Class for Overseas Vietnamese Buddhist Family Level 1 on Sunday 13/12/2020, I mentioned one thing which everyone agreed with, that is all Vietnamese monks/nuns and lay practitioners from the 50s have directly or indirectly received the training of The Elder Master of the Plum Village. “Teacher’s nurture has the seed of wisdom grown, His merits enlightens the noble way”.

Join us for this 7 day transformational retreat on Serenity island in Fiji with Dr Martin Nguyen TCM 27th May to 2nd June 2024 This Discover Serenity retreat integrates: Body Pulsing Negative Energy Release, Freedom Meditation, Serenity Qi Gong, Kava Ceremony, Transformational Workshops & Group activities, Beach Walks, Sunrise Meditation & Night Star gazing. Fijian Culture and Nature Immersion Inclusions: 6 Nights accomodation in beach front bure with ensuite &AC Organic herbal tea & bottled water Daily detox break fast, Fijian lunch & dinner Serenity island activities: snorkelling, kayaking, fish feeding tour, basket weaving & baby turtle care. 90 min Fijian full body massage x 1 2 hrs Island hopping & snorkelling tour x 1 (optional) 2 hrs Sand bar reef snorkelling tour x 1 (optional) 1 hr Traditional Fijian cooking class x 1 Body Pulsing Negative Energy Release, Freedom Meditation, Serenity Qi Gong, Kava Ceremony, Transformational Workshops & Group activities,

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Victorian United Nations Day of Vesak at Melbourne Town Hall, Saturday, May 11 2024