Ayya Niyyanika Bhikkhuni

For Ayya Niyyānika, living a life of wise and kind interdependence is critical to embodying an effective monastic life in today's world. Embodiment based in compassion, wisdom, and equanimity is central to path development and is the focus of their practice. Ayya Niyyānika has six years of training as a Bhikkhunī , which is within what is called the "middle" years, between being a junior and an elder monastic. Ayya sees this as a time for rounding out, integration, and deepening. They recently did some travel to experience practicing in Buddhist countries and visited a variety of monastic and lay communities. The next step may be developing a new monastery with other monastics and supporters. This will be shaped by dialogs and exploration this Spring. If the timing isn't right for a new monastery, Ayya may look for a quiet place to deeply practice with one or a few interested lay practitioners. If you wish to support or share in developing what happens after the middle of April, 2024, welcome to contact Ayya through the contact form.