☸️Growing in Dhamma and Vinaya ☸️

Anicca, Anatta, Dukkha - the tilakkhana are ubiquitous because they are embedded in all conditioned things. Bhava Nirodha Nilaya is changing. We're growing in the Dhamma and Vinaya. Ayyā Mārajinā's work has been in Cuba and Latin America and this will continue but we're also working here in north Florida, near Gainesville. We aspire to open our space to one monastic life aspirant.

Bhava Nirodha Nilaya aspires to be a quiet monastic training space for women with a dedicated focus on bhavana (mental cultivation), specifically meditation. We invite quiet dedicated practitioners of the Dhamma Vinaya with a monastic life aspiration to consider visiting.

*** Minimal Requirements:

Familiarity with the Dhamma and Vinaya as practiced in the Theravada tradition (we aren't and don't wish to be affiliated with any specific lineage).

Fluent in English and / or Spanish with familiarity in the other language.

Has received instruction and has been practicing Samatha or Vipassana.

Healthy body and mind. No obstructive physical or mental issues.

Financial ability to support one's health with insurance or savings.

Comfortable in an outdoor setting where there are ticks, chiggers, venomous snakes... heat, cold, mosquitoes, gadflies...

Under 50 years of age.

Can practice independently, benefitting from a light schedule, not prone to needless talking or need of company.

Recommendation from an established Theravada community or known to Ayyā Mārajinā.

We have roughly five acres of fenced, wooded property with one Dhammasālā (our gratitude and construction) one cabin tent and one kuti thus far. We are currently accepting applications for one aspirant. Please apply on contact form.

In order to begin acceptance of women monastic life aspirants we need support.

Our growth can benefit from one or two additional kutis, an outdoor outhouse / bathroom and insulation in the Dhammasālā. Clearing of felled trees, exceeive vine growth and sick trees may also need removal. The total cost for the projects is estimated at approximately $25k. Ongoing support / dāna is essential for our success.

Presently, we are without a dedicated financial team, bank accounts or 501c3 status. International donations welcome.