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Aloka Vihara Forest Monastery: Ayya Santussika's most recent Dharma talks

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Ayya Santussika, in residence at Karuna Buddhist Vihara (Compassion Monastery), spent five years as an anagarika (eight-precept nun), then ordained as a samaneri (ten-precept nun) in 2010 and as a bhikkhuni (311 rules) in 2012 at Dharma Vijaya Buddhist Vihara in Los Angeles. Ayya Santussika was born in Illinos in 1954 and grew up on a farm in Indiana. While being a single mother, she received BS and MS degrees in computer science and moved with her two children to the San Francisco Bay Area. She worked as a software designer and developer for fifteen years. Her search for deeper meaning and wa...

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Ayya Santussika: Vital Conditions for Developing the Awakening Factors 06.06.2025 18:42

(Cloud Mountain Retreat Center) Beginning this two week retreat with the encouraging words of the Buddha from two discourses: SN 46.1 The Himalaya and AN 9.1 Awakening.

Ayya Cittananda, Ayya Santacitta, Ayya Santussika: Closing Guided Meditation and Dhamma Talk (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 04.06.2025 1:30:43

(Spirit Rock Meditation Center) Guided meditation relating to the planet and our place on it, followed by a Dhamma Talk on the instructions given to Ven. Mahapajapati by the Buddha as encouragement for continuing practice in daily life.

Ayya Santussika: Mindfulness of Breathing: Body, Feelings, Mind and Dhamma (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 02.06.2025 53:26

(Spirit Rock Meditation Center) A gentle guide through all the steps with a focus on Dhamma reflection.

Ayya Santussika: Untangling the Innter Tangle: Relationship with Self (Retreat at Spirit Rock) 31.05.2025 54:18

(Spirit Rock Meditation Center) Based on the Four Foundations of Mindfulness, this talk explores our relationship with the body, feelings, mind and Dhamma - to untangle the tangle of suffering.

Ayya Santussika: Thinking: When It's Helpful, When It's Harmful 17.05.2025 1:04:12

(Karuna Buddhist Vihara)

Ayya Santussika: East Bay Dhamma -- Dhammapada Verses 44-59 10.05.2025 3:18:40

(Karuna Buddhist Vihara)

Ayya Santussika: If You See Something Say Something: Skillful Praise and Criticism | Ayya Santussikā 10.05.2025 57:13

(Karuna Buddhist Vihara) This dhamma talk and Q&A was offered on May 10, 2024 for “How do I apply the Dhamma to THIS!?!” 00:00 - DHAMMA TALK 27:41 - Q&A

Ayya Santussika: Resources for the Mind | Ayya Santussikā 03.05.2025 1:14:23

(Karuna Buddhist Vihara) This dhamma talk and Q&A was offered on May 3, 2025 for “How do I apply the Dhamma to THIS!?!” 00:00 - DHAMMA TALK 21:00 - Q&A

Ayya Santussika: 8 Movements Towards Peace and Happiness | Ayya Santussikā 19.04.2025 1:02:20

(Karuna Buddhist Vihara) This dhamma talk and Q&A was offered on April 19, 2025 for “How do I apply the Dhamma to THIS!?!” 00:00 - DHAMMA TALK 21:10 - Q&A

Ayya Santussika: East Bay Dhamma - Dhammapada Verses 28-43 12.04.2025 1:02:17

(Karuna Buddhist Vihara)

Ayya Santussika: Inspring Teachers and Inspiring Students | Ayya Santussikā 12.04.2025 1:09:36

(Karuna Buddhist Vihara) This dhamma talk, guided meditation, and Q&A was offered on April 12, 2024 for “How do I apply the Dhamma to THIS!?!

Ayya Santussika: Overcoming Fear and Dread 06.04.2025 13:18:17

(Karuna Buddhist Vihara) This dhamma talk and Q&A was offered on April 5, 2025 for “How do I apply the Dhamma to THIS!?!”

Ayya Santussika: Closing Session: Maintaining Joy in a Chaotic World 26.03.2025 1:29:26