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Dhammadharini
Bhikkhuni Sangha monastic community
San Francisco North Bay

Dhammadharini means
"Upholding the Dhamma" in the female form
We are a community of seekers, supporters, practitioners and teachers inspired by the Theravada Forest and Insight traditions, the Early Buddhist teachings of Mindfulness & Insight, and the Bhikkhunis' way of monastic life.
- Jan 21, 7:00 PM PST – Apr 05, 9:00 PM PDTZoomJoin in Dhammadharini’s winter retreat by joining for practice on the Uposatha lunar observance days.
- OngoingZoomGather together for meditation and a talk based on the Buddha's teachings every Tuesday at 7:00 pm.
- OngoingZoomEvery Sunday morning at 9:30am: Guided Buddhist Meditation & time for questions
- OngoingZoomEvery Sunday afternoon at 1:00 pm: Read and discuss the teachings of the Buddha


"According to the Buddha’s teaching, our best chance for enlightenment is not in a heavenly realm, but here in midst of elements and aggregates, within these bodies which age and sicken, among the earth, rain, wind, fire and consciousness elements. We wake up here, not in another ideal place. This is the ideal place."
— Ayya Tathaloka, Founding Teacher
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