Anukampa Bhikkhuni Project
Anukampa Podcast
We aim to:1. Promote the teachings and practices of Early Buddhism, leading to full Awakening. 2. Establish the first "Forest Monastery" in England where women can train towards full (bhikkhuni) ordination! Podcast episodes will feature Dhamma talks, guided meditations and sutta classes by the Venerable Canda and other monastics (Ajahn Brahm, Ajahn Brahmali, Ayya Anandabodhi).Anukampa means the wise compassion that alleviates suffering and it's cause: the quality that motivated the Buddha to teach. Anukampa is committed to inclusivity by welcoming everyone, including LGBTQIA+ people and those...
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Jul 6, 2026
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Episodes
Retreat Guided Meditation - Loving Kindness 06.05.2025 56:27
Guided meditation by Ven Canda in the 7 days meditation retreat in Venabu Norway 2025
Retreat Dhamma Talk - How the Gradual Training Develops Samantha-Vipassana 05.05.2025 59:55
Dhamma talk by Ven Canda in the 7 days meditation retreat in Venabu Norway 2025
Sutta discussion - Content & Delight 25.04.2025 1:10:48
Ven Canda leads discussion on the topic Content and delight from Sutta Noble Lineage AN 4:28.
Guided meditation - Blossoming With Mudita: Dedicated to Anagarika Chie - Vens Canda & Vimala 19.04.2025 56:08
Vens Canda and Vimala leads a guided meditation on the topic: Blossoming With Mudita: Dedicated to Anagarika Chie.
Q & A Discussion - Befriending Diseases, Fear & Grief - With Ven Vimala & Ven Canda 19.04.2025 1:03:33
Q & A with Ven Vimala and Ven Canda on befriending diseases, fear and grief.
Guided meditation - Deadh, Dying & Skeleton Meditation - With Ven Vimala and Ven Canda 19.04.2025 51:40
Guided meditation with Ven Vimala & Ven Canda
Sutta discussion - How to Receive Admonishment Well - Vens Canda & Vimala 18.04.2025 1:14:36
Vens Canda and Vimala leads the discussion on the topic: How to Receive Admonishment Well (Sutta: MN 15)
The Buddhist Nun on a Mission 12.04.2025 24:50
What does it take to establish a Theravāda Forest Monastery in England—one where women can train towards full bhikkhunī ordination? In collaboration with Handful of Leaves, this episode explores the inspiring journey of Anukampa Grove, founded by Ven. Canda—a dedicated Buddhist nun passionate about making the Dhamma accessible to all. From its humble beginnings to its growing role as a sanctuary f...
Retreat Guided Meditation - On Loving-Kindness 29.03.2025 26:23
Day-retreat in London with Ven Canda.
Retreat Guided Meditation - On the Dying Process 29.03.2025 29:44
Day-retreat in London with Ven Canda.
Retreat Dhamma Talk - How To Support Someone Going Through The Dying Process 29.03.2025 43:05
Day-retreat in London with Ven Canda.
Retreat Guided Meditation - Guided Life And Death Contemplation Practice 29.03.2025 43:10
Day-retreat in London with Ven Canda.
Retreat Dhamma Talk - What The Buddha Said About Contemplation On Death 29.03.2025 37:09
Day-retreat in London with Ven Canda
Sutta discussion - Kisagotami - Preparing for Death - Ven Upekkhā 28.03.2025 1:13:58
After a brief meditation, Ven Upekkhā shares the story of the bhikkhuni Kisagotami and her sutta from the Bhikkhuni Samyutta. In the discussion section, members of the group share personal stories of coming to terms with death. [ 0:00 ] Short meditation [ 6:29 ] Sutta and story of Kisagotami [ 23:25 ] What to prepare for the journey [ 30:55 ] All we have to give is love [ 34:44 ] Parents and child...
Guided meditation - Blessings & Gratitude on Anukampa Grove's 1st Anniversary 22.03.2025 59:26
In this session, Ven Candā reflects on the one-year anniversary of moving into Anukampa Grove Bhikkhuni Monastery, and leads a guided meditation focusing on gratitude and rejoicing. In the last few minutes, participants share reflections on topics such as developing a perception of rejoicing on behalf of others, and gratitude in the realm of heavenly beings (devas). [ 0:00 ] Introduction [ 5:09 ]...
Sutta discussion - Mara as Sensuality & Sexism 21.03.2025 58:37
In this session, Ven Candā leads a sutta discussion with participants on the first two suttas in the Bhikkhuni Samyutta, verses given by fully enlightened nuns in response to Mara, the evil one, when he disrupts their meditation. Discussion on the first sutta focuses around our experiences of sensual pleasures, while the second focuses on experiences of gender discrimination. [ 0:00 ] Background [...
Dhamma talk - Breath meditation - Anukampa Grove Afternoon Retreat Pt1 15.03.2025 41:06
Ven Candā gives a talk on breath meditation, beginning with a discussion of the foundational precursors to meditation practice that many of us forget to consider. This is followed by explanations of the Buddha’s instructions on mindfulness of breathing, taking us from the coarser realm of the body into the subtle realm of the mind. [ 0:00 ] Foundations for breath meditation [ 9:55 ] Starting at th...
Guided meditation - May Your Peace & Freedom Increase! Mudita Meditation 15.03.2025 56:47
In this session, Ven Candā leads a guided meditation that focuses on mudita, or altruistic joy, leading the meditator in rejoicing with any happiness, peace, and good fortune we can see in our own life and the lives of others, and wishing for its continuation and increase.
Sutta discussion - From Repulsiveness to Bliss Through Breath Meditation 14.03.2025 1:08:01
⚠️ Viewer discretion is advised: This podcast episode discusses suicide and medically-assisted in dying, which some viewers may find distressing. In this episode, Ven Candā reflects on the healing bliss of breath meditation through a discussion of SN 54.9, from the Ānāpāna Samyutta. After the initial sutta reading and reflection, she leads a discussion with participants that touches on topics such...
Sutta discussion - Samatha Vipassana: A Swift Pair of Messengers 11.03.2025 1:14:07
Ven Canda leads the discussion regarding: Samatha Vipassana: A Swift Pair of Messengers, Sutta SN 35:245.
Retreat Guided meditation - Outward & Unbounded - Closing Metta meditation 09.03.2025 27:58
Weekend retreat in Finland March 2025
Retreat Dhamma talk - Love as a Transformative Action - Closing talk 09.03.2025 45:44
Weekend retreat in Finland March 2025
Retreat Guided meditation - Metta Including the Enemy 09.03.2025 38:08
Weekend retreat in Finland March 2025
Retreat Dhamma talk - Beautiful Qualities of Love in the Metta Sutta 09.03.2025 48:54
Weekend retreat in Finland March 2025
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