Ayya Santacitta
Ayya Santacitta was born in Austria and did her graduate studies in Cultural Anthropology, focusing on dance, theatre and ritual. She also worked in avant-garde dance theatre as a performer and costume designer. In 1988 she met Ajahn Buddhadasa in southern Thailand, who sparked her interest in Buddhist monastic life. She trained as a nun in England and Asia from 1993 until 2009, primarily in the lineage of Ajahn Chah. Since 2002, she has also received teachings in the lineage of Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche.
Ayya Santacitta co-founded Aloka Vihara in 2009 and received Bhikkhuni Ordination in 2011. She is committed to Gaia as a living being and resides at Aloka Earth Room, currently located in San Rafael, CA.
For more information, please visit www.alokavihara.org
Upcoming Programs by Ayya Santacitta
With the World on Fire, Embody the Eightfold Path (328R24) - On Land
Also Ayya Anandabodhi, Ayya Santussika and Emily Carpenter
Registration open until 11:59pm (Pacific Time) on May 4, 2024. A waiting list will be created if the retreat fills early. Interested in Commuting to the retreat? If you have questions about being a retreat commuter, please email Registration@spiritrock.org. RETREAT TO BE HELD ON THE LAND! Description: The Buddha offered the Noble Eightfold Path as […]
Groundbreaking Courage: Two Bhikkhunīs Reflecting on a Life of Dharma Practice (AA1G24)
Also Dhammananda Bhikkhuni
Registration closes at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) on May 29, 2024. A waiting list will be created if the program fills early. A recording* will be available following the program. Open to: Everyone Description: Join us for a conversation in three parts between Venerable Dhammanandā Bhikkhunī and Ayya Santacittā Bhikkhunī, who met for the first time […]
Reciprocity and the Web of Life: Practices for Recovering Attention (AA2G24)
Also Heather Marie, PhD
Registration will close at 8:30am (US Pacific Time) prior to the final class on July 19, 2024. A waiting list will be created if the program fills early. A recording* will be available within 48 hours following each class. Continuing Education Credits? (see details below)** Description: As the earth calls our attention and old narratives […]