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|postcode=2578 | |postcode=2578 | ||
|country=Australia | |country=Australia | ||
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| + | |website=http://santifm.org/ | ||
|email=santioffice@gmail.com, asasecretary@gmail.com | |email=santioffice@gmail.com, asasecretary@gmail.com | ||
|postaladdress=P.O. Box 132 Bundanoon NSW 2578 AUSTRALIA | |postaladdress=P.O. Box 132 Bundanoon NSW 2578 AUSTRALIA | ||
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Established by [[Bhante Sujato]] in 2003, it is set in the rugged bush ravines of the Southern Highlands of New [[South]] Wales, [[Australia]]. [[Santi]] offers accommodation, [[teaching]], and support for study and practice in the {{Wiki|Forest}} [[Tradition]], with a special {{Wiki|emphasis}} on the earliest [[teachings of the Buddha]] that are shared by all [[Buddhist traditions]]. Since 2005, the [[Sangha]] of [[Santi]] has performed ordinations and has become internationally [[recognized]] for its advocacy of full [[ordination]] for [[Buddhist nuns]] ([[bhikkhunis]]). | Established by [[Bhante Sujato]] in 2003, it is set in the rugged bush ravines of the Southern Highlands of New [[South]] Wales, [[Australia]]. [[Santi]] offers accommodation, [[teaching]], and support for study and practice in the {{Wiki|Forest}} [[Tradition]], with a special {{Wiki|emphasis}} on the earliest [[teachings of the Buddha]] that are shared by all [[Buddhist traditions]]. Since 2005, the [[Sangha]] of [[Santi]] has performed ordinations and has become internationally [[recognized]] for its advocacy of full [[ordination]] for [[Buddhist nuns]] ([[bhikkhunis]]). | ||
| − | [[File:Santi-buddha.jpg| | + | [[File:Santi-buddha.jpg|thumb|250px|left|Santi buddha]] |
| − | After [[Bhante]] Sujato’s departure from [[Santi]] in August 2012, the [[monastery]] has been handed over to the | + | After [[Bhante]] Sujato’s departure from [[Santi]] in August 2012, the [[monastery]] has been handed over to the Bhikkhuni Sangha by [[Bhante Sujato]], a [[decision]] supported by Santi’s spiritual director [[Ajahn Brahm]]. |
== History of [[Santi]] == | == History of [[Santi]] == | ||
| − | The property at 100 Coalmines Road was purchased in 1986 by Elisabeth Gorski. She was a local [[Buddhist practitioner]], who was working with local [[meditation]] [[teacher]] John Hale to set up a [[meditation]] centre. As a fitting precursor to Santi’s role in supporting women’s [[ordination]], one of the founding trustees was the first [[Western]] [[bhikkhuni]] of {{Wiki|modern}} times, Ayyā | + | The property at 100 Coalmines Road was purchased in 1986 by Elisabeth Gorski. She was a local [[Buddhist practitioner]], who was working with local [[meditation]] [[teacher]] John Hale to set up a [[meditation]] centre. As a fitting precursor to Santi’s role in supporting women’s [[ordination]], one of the founding trustees was the first [[Western]] [[bhikkhuni]] of {{Wiki|modern}} times, Ayyā Khemā. |
The [[meditation]] centre never eventuated, and John Hale resettled in {{Wiki|Tasmania}}, where he passed away a few years later. Elisabeth kept the property, and from time to time [[retreats]] were held or a [[monastic]] would reside, and yet the place never fulfilled its potential. Meanwhile, another local [[monastery]], Suññataram, was set up on land [[offered]] by Elisabeth, although entirely {{Wiki|independent}} of the Coalmines Road property. | The [[meditation]] centre never eventuated, and John Hale resettled in {{Wiki|Tasmania}}, where he passed away a few years later. Elisabeth kept the property, and from time to time [[retreats]] were held or a [[monastic]] would reside, and yet the place never fulfilled its potential. Meanwhile, another local [[monastery]], Suññataram, was set up on land [[offered]] by Elisabeth, although entirely {{Wiki|independent}} of the Coalmines Road property. | ||
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In 1997, Elisabeth purchased two lots adjacent to the original property, bringing the [[monastery]] size to around 150 acres. Shortly afterwards, she went to {{Wiki|Perth}}, where she took [[ordination]] under [[Ajahn Brahm]] and [[Ajahn]] Vāyāmā at Dhammasāra [[Nuns]]’ [[Monastery]]. On October 22nd 2009, she became one of the first group of women to receive full [[Bhikkhuni ordination]] in the {{Wiki|Forest}} [[Tradition]] in [[Australia]]. | In 1997, Elisabeth purchased two lots adjacent to the original property, bringing the [[monastery]] size to around 150 acres. Shortly afterwards, she went to {{Wiki|Perth}}, where she took [[ordination]] under [[Ajahn Brahm]] and [[Ajahn]] Vāyāmā at Dhammasāra [[Nuns]]’ [[Monastery]]. On October 22nd 2009, she became one of the first group of women to receive full [[Bhikkhuni ordination]] in the {{Wiki|Forest}} [[Tradition]] in [[Australia]]. | ||
| − | Before leaving, Elisabeth established a charitable [[body]], then called [[Citta]] [[Bhavana]] Incorporated, to manage the Coalmines Road property. This consisted of a small committee, with [[Ajahn Brahm]] as the | + | Before leaving, Elisabeth established a charitable [[body]], then called [[Citta]] [[Bhavana]] Incorporated, to manage the Coalmines Road property. This consisted of a small committee, with [[Ajahn Brahm]] as the 'Spiritual Director'. At the AGM of 2003, it was agreed that the property should be run as a [[Forest Monastery]] under the [[leadership]] of [[Bhante Sujato]], and the [[name]] was officially changed to [[Santi]] [[Forest Monastery]] Incorporated. In subsequent years, the constitution was amended to reflect these changes, and [[Bhante Sujato]] replaced [[Ajahn Brahm]] as the 'Spiritual Director'. |
In the [[Rains retreat]] of 2003, [[Bhante Sujato]] stayed together with just one lay resident. Since then, the [[monastery]] has grown rapidly, and now usually has a resident {{Wiki|community}} of around fifteen [[people]]. | In the [[Rains retreat]] of 2003, [[Bhante Sujato]] stayed together with just one lay resident. Since then, the [[monastery]] has grown rapidly, and now usually has a resident {{Wiki|community}} of around fifteen [[people]]. | ||
| − | [[File:Santi-monks.jpg| | + | [[File:Santi-monks.jpg|thumb|250px|left|Santi monks]] |
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== [[Teaching]] & Practice == | == [[Teaching]] & Practice == | ||
[[Santi]] [[Forest Monastery]] is established with three primary goals. | [[Santi]] [[Forest Monastery]] is established with three primary goals. | ||
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The property is wholly owned by [[Santi]] [[Forest Monastery]] Incorporated, a not-for-profit [[charity]]. The {{Wiki|management}} is carried out by a committee that is elected each year. The 2014 committee is: | The property is wholly owned by [[Santi]] [[Forest Monastery]] Incorporated, a not-for-profit [[charity]]. The {{Wiki|management}} is carried out by a committee that is elected each year. The 2014 committee is: | ||
| − | + | : President – Nicola le Couteur | |
| − | Secretary – Nilushi Disanayake | + | : Secretary – Nilushi Disanayake |
| − | Treasurer – Sue | + | : Treasurer – Sue Gye |
| − | Committee Member – Ruwinie Delgoda | + | : Committee Member – Ruwinie Delgoda |
The committee meets monthly, and is charged with ensuring the financial compliance and {{Wiki|security}} of the [[monastery]]. They ensure all accounts are kept to the stringent requirements of the [[Australian]] charities laws, and are professionally audited each year. In addition, the committee assists with various administrative duties in running the [[monastery]], such as insurance, work safety, and so on. | The committee meets monthly, and is charged with ensuring the financial compliance and {{Wiki|security}} of the [[monastery]]. They ensure all accounts are kept to the stringent requirements of the [[Australian]] charities laws, and are professionally audited each year. In addition, the committee assists with various administrative duties in running the [[monastery]], such as insurance, work safety, and so on. | ||
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| − | http://santifm.org/ | + | http://santifm.org/ <br/> |
https://www.facebook.com/SantiForestMonastery | https://www.facebook.com/SantiForestMonastery | ||
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| Tradition/Linage | Thai, Ajahn Chah |
| Main School | Theravada |
| Sub School | Thai |
| Founded | Founded(when)::2003 |
| People | |
| Founder(s) | BUORG-Names::Names::Bhante Sujato |
| President(s) | BUORG-Names::Names::Nicola le Couteur |
| Director(s) | BUORG-Names::Names::Ajahn Brahm |
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| Address | Santi Forest Monastery Coalmines Rd Bundanoon New South Wales 2578 Australia |
| Country | Australia |
| Coordinates | service=google }} {{#geocode:Santi Forest MonasteryCoalmines RdBundanoonNew South WalesAustralia|format=float|service=google}} service=google }}The "_geo" type of this property is invalid |
| Map | {{#display_map:{{#geocode:Santi Forest MonasteryCoalmines RdBundanoonNew South WalesAustralia}}|height=250px|width=250px|zoom=18}} |
| Phone | Phone::+61 2 4883 6331 |
| Website | Website::http://santifm.org/ "Website" has not been listed as valid URI scheme. |
| Email::santioffice@gmail.comURIs of the form "Email::santioffice@gmail.com" are not allowed., Email::asasecretary@gmail.comURIs of the form "Email::asasecretary@gmail.com" are not allowed. | |
| Postal Address | PostalAddress::P.O. Box 132 Bundanoon NSW 2578 AUSTRALIA |
About
Santi Forest Monastery is a Buddhist Nuns’ Monastery with facilities for people to visit, study and practice the teachings of the Buddha. For short periods, Monks may visit.
Established by Bhante Sujato in 2003, it is set in the rugged bush ravines of the Southern Highlands of New South Wales, Australia. Santi offers accommodation, teaching, and support for study and practice in the Forest Tradition, with a special emphasis on the earliest teachings of the Buddha that are shared by all Buddhist traditions. Since 2005, the Sangha of Santi has performed ordinations and has become internationally recognized for its advocacy of full ordination for Buddhist nuns (bhikkhunis).
After Bhante Sujato’s departure from Santi in August 2012, the monastery has been handed over to the Bhikkhuni Sangha by Bhante Sujato, a decision supported by Santi’s spiritual director Ajahn Brahm.
History of Santi
The property at 100 Coalmines Road was purchased in 1986 by Elisabeth Gorski. She was a local Buddhist practitioner, who was working with local meditation teacher John Hale to set up a meditation centre. As a fitting precursor to Santi’s role in supporting women’s ordination, one of the founding trustees was the first Western bhikkhuni of modern times, Ayyā Khemā.
The meditation centre never eventuated, and John Hale resettled in Tasmania, where he passed away a few years later. Elisabeth kept the property, and from time to time retreats were held or a monastic would reside, and yet the place never fulfilled its potential. Meanwhile, another local monastery, Suññataram, was set up on land offered by Elisabeth, although entirely independent of the Coalmines Road property.
In 1997, Elisabeth purchased two lots adjacent to the original property, bringing the monastery size to around 150 acres. Shortly afterwards, she went to Perth, where she took ordination under Ajahn Brahm and Ajahn Vāyāmā at Dhammasāra Nuns’ Monastery. On October 22nd 2009, she became one of the first group of women to receive full Bhikkhuni ordination in the Forest Tradition in Australia.
Before leaving, Elisabeth established a charitable body, then called Citta Bhavana Incorporated, to manage the Coalmines Road property. This consisted of a small committee, with Ajahn Brahm as the 'Spiritual Director'. At the AGM of 2003, it was agreed that the property should be run as a Forest Monastery under the leadership of Bhante Sujato, and the name was officially changed to Santi Forest Monastery Incorporated. In subsequent years, the constitution was amended to reflect these changes, and Bhante Sujato replaced Ajahn Brahm as the 'Spiritual Director'.
In the Rains retreat of 2003, Bhante Sujato stayed together with just one lay resident. Since then, the monastery has grown rapidly, and now usually has a resident community of around fifteen people.
Teaching & Practice
Santi Forest Monastery is established with three primary goals.
- Building a community based on Vinaya
- Study of the Buddha’s words in the early scriptures
- Meditation in seclusion
Organization
The property is wholly owned by Santi Forest Monastery Incorporated, a not-for-profit charity. The management is carried out by a committee that is elected each year. The 2014 committee is:
- President – Nicola le Couteur
- Secretary – Nilushi Disanayake
- Treasurer – Sue Gye
- Committee Member – Ruwinie Delgoda
The committee meets monthly, and is charged with ensuring the financial compliance and security of the monastery. They ensure all accounts are kept to the stringent requirements of the Australian charities laws, and are professionally audited each year. In addition, the committee assists with various administrative duties in running the monastery, such as insurance, work safety, and so on.
If you have any inquiries in how the monastery is managed, or monastery finances, don’t hesitate to contact our office.
Source
http://santifm.org/
https://www.facebook.com/SantiForestMonastery
