Establishing Ayya’s home in Virginia
She would like to establish a full-time presence in the area of Northern Virginia, and would enjoy offering Dhamma talks, meditation, and retreats, as she currently does at Aloka Vihara and at a variety of large and small retreat centers.
A note about "The First Free Women"
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Even amidst the quiet and seclusion of winter retreat, it has come to my attention that a controversy has grown up around the book “The First Free Women.” Though I have not endorsed the book, I have taught from it and recommended it. So I think it is important for me to say a few words about where I stand on the issues that have been raised.