The Bhikkhunī Saṅgha is the community of fully ordained female Buddhist nuns. In Theravāda tradition, they follow 311 rules, they wear orange or brown robes, and they shave their heads. They dedicate their life to meditation, wisdom, and the teaching of the Buddha. Bhikkhunīs are an essential part of Buddhism. Along with Bhikkhus (fully ordained male monks), they carry the wisdom and the teaching from generation to generation. Thanks to both of them, and to the lay followers, Buddhism is still alive today, after over 2500 years.
Around 2560 years ago, the Buddha ordained the first Bhikkhunī and established the Bhikkhunī order in addition to the Bhikkhu order. The Buddha said that women and men are equal, thus they both can equally practice his teaching, and reach the highest goal... read more >
The journey from being a laywoman to a fully ordained female nun often takes several years. She initially practices as a laywoman undertaking the 5 precepts, later she will live in a monastery for a period of time wearing white robes and undertaking the 8 precepts. Only after a longer period of time, she will renounce her lay life and fully enter monastic life as a novice first, and as a Bhikkhunī later, if she wishes so.
A Bridge to Liberation
Vinaya is not merely a list of prohibitions, but a living training (sikkhā) that cultivates mindfulness and clear awareness. This "ethical code" allows the monastic community to exist in a relationship of mutual respect with the lay public, creating a safe space where both men and women can equally strive for the complete end of suffering.
Support of the venerable Bhikkhunī Visuddhi and activities of the Association Karuṇā Sevena:
Bank account for donations:
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Account number: 6855679001/5500
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Account holder: Karuṇā Sevena Association
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IBAN: CZ49 5500 0000 0068 5567 9001
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SWIFT: RZBCCZPP
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Address: Slezská 3, 796 01 Prostějov, Czech Republic
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Email: karuna.sevena.en@gmail.com
The funds are used to cover the basic monastic needs of the venerable bhikkhunī Visuddhi
such as robe, food, medicine and abode this also covers transportation, accommodation, air tickets, etc.) distribution of books,
the furnishing of the ārāma Karuṇā Sevena, insurance, utility bills, etc. Tax-deductible in the Czech Republic.
Please state the reason for the donation with the following note "For the Association Karuna Sevena."
Neither of the above is a public collection, and therefore we ask all donors to add their contact information to their gift, so that we can issue a donation agreement contract or a donation receipt. We thank all the donors.
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