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.
Anxiety-Responsive Care (ARC) Practice
This audio recording is a teaching that Ven. Dhammadipa has developed for responding to moments of intense anxiety.
Article on “The Mind That Knows Itself”
“Until we begin to make the distinction between observing thoughts and observing the knowing mind,” writes Ayya Dhammapida, “we have not yet begun to study or to experience the mind directly.”
A note about "The First Free Women"
Image of Patachara Theri rupa
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.
On Why I am Becoming a Bhikkhuni
Many folks have asked about my practice in two Buddhist traditions, and my reasons for wanting to become a bhikkhuni in the Theravada. There is so much to say about this, and I hope to write something a bit longer in the future, but for now I can share a bit.
Integrating Dharma Practice in Spanish: An Interview with Venerable Dhammadīpa Samaneri
The Venerable Dhammadīpa Samaneri, also known as the Reverend Konin Cárdenas, is a Buddhist nun ordained in both the Zen and Theravada Buddhist traditions. The name Dhammadīpa can be broken down into its constituent words, where “Dhamma” means “the Buddha’s teachings” and “dīpa” refers to an “island,” a “light,” or a “lamp.” Therefore, the Pāḷi name of Rev. Konin Cárdenas—Dhammadīpa—means that she herself is an island who continues bringing people the Buddha’s light of wisdom, in this case to the United States and other parts of the world.
Integrating Dharma Practice in Spanish: An Interview with Venerable Dhammadīpa Samaneri
La Venerable Dhammadīpa, también conocida como Reverenda Konin Cárdenas, es una monja budista ordenada tanto en la tradición budista zen como en la theravāda. El nombre «Dhammadīpa» es significativo a la luz del hecho de que «dhamma» significa «la enseñanza del Buda» y «dīpa» se refiere a una «isla» o a «luz». Por lo tanto, el nombre de la Reverenda Konin Cárdenas como Dhammadīpa quiere decir que ella misma es una isla que continúa llevando la luz de la sabiduría del Buda, en este caso a los Estados Unidos y otras partes del mundo.