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Dhammasara Monastery Evacuated

11:58am Tuesday, 2nd February 2021 personBSWA President placeDhammasara Monastery
Ajahn Brahm

Dear friends, Due to the presence of a dangerous bushfire near Dhammasara Monastery, the nuns have activated their fire plan and evacuated to a safe…

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Bushfire Season (Nov-April)

2:48pm Friday, 8th January 2021 personAdministrations Officer placeBodhinyana Monastery placeDhammasara Monastery
BodhinyanaDhammasara

During the bushfire season between November and April visitors are encouraged to check the fire safety warnings for Serpentine area and Gidgegannup area and please…

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Busy Bee @ Dhammasara – Thank you

Busy Bee @ Dhammasara – Thank you

1:31pm Tuesday, 27th October 2020 personDhammasara Monastery placeDhammasara Monastery
Dhammasara

Warm greetings, indeed, to our faithful busy bees! Last Sunday, we travelled along the monastery’s gravel roads together, a little swarm of busy bees, shoulder to shoulder…

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Cashless Donation Terminals

Cashless Donation Terminals

10:16am Thursday, 22nd October 2020 personDhammasara Monastery placeDhammasara Monastery
Dhammasara

 Cashless Donation Terminals are now available at Dhammasara a COVIDSAFE initiative May the merit of your generosity and kindness brings you much happiness and peace. …

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Kathina 2020

Kathina 2020

10:06am Thursday, 22nd October 2020 personDhammasara Monastery placeDhammasara Monastery
Dhammasara

The Dhammasara Community would like to express our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to all our sponsors, donors, supporters, volunteers and everyone who has contributed in…

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Busy Bee @ Dhammasara

1:13pm Saturday, 19th September 2020 personDhammasara Monastery placeDhammasara Monastery
Dhammasara

  Come join us on this wholesome workout session in our beautiful natural bushland! Thank you for your attention and continued, generous support! With Metta…

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Kathina Ceremony 2021

Kathina Ceremony 2021

8:36am Monday, 7th September 2020 personDhammasara Monastery placeDhammasara Monastery placeDhammaloka City Centre
Dhammasara

Sunday 31 October 2021 @ Dhammasara Nuns Monastery 9.15am – 12.30pm 9:15am : Arrival of Guests 10:00am : Taking 3 Refuges & 5 Precepts Dhamma…

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Dhammasara Monastery re-opens 6 June 2020

9:54am Sunday, 28th June 2020 personDhammasara Monastery placeDhammasara Monastery
Dhammasara

Dhammasara Monastery Program Change – updated 28 June 2020 Dhammasara has re-open between 10am and 1pm from Saturday 6 June 2020. The WA Government has…

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Entry to Rains Retreat Ceremony @ Dhammasara – cancelled

Entry to Rains Retreat Ceremony @ Dhammasara – cancelled

2:51pm Monday, 15th June 2020 personDhammasara Monastery placeDhammasara Monastery
Dhammasara

Our annual Entry to Rains Ceremony for this year is cancelled as we are still under Phase 3 restrictions. We hope to be able to…

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Dhammasara Monastery re-opens 6 June 2020

1:22pm Thursday, 4th June 2020 personDhammasara Monastery placeDhammasara Monastery
Dhammasara

Dhammasara Monastery Program Change – updated 4 June 2020 Dhammasara will re-open between 10am and 1pm from Saturday 6 June 2020. The WA Government has…

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