The Hidden Lamp of Ancient Sisters: Spiritual guidance and profound insights of early Buddhist women

Speaker: Ven Gotami (Joining Online from India)

Wed 16 Oct | 7-8.30pm AEDT

Location: In person at Western Sydney University, Parramatta City Campus (Entry at 1 Parramatta Square), Level 3 Room PC-01.3.82; or

Online (Zoom link below)

Cost: Free

Join Ven Gotami to explore the hidden wisdom shared by the female disciples of the Buddha. Drawing from the Therigatha, the verses of awakened women, we will discuss timeless lessons on impermanence, dealing with grief, and selfless giving and generosity.

Discover how the spiritual journeys of the Buddha’s extraordinary female disciples can offer guidance through life’s most difficult challenges, helping you to practice mindfulness and cultivate compassion.

Event Highlights:

Experience the transformative power of ancient wisdom

Discover profound teachings of early Buddhist women

Explore themes of impermanence, spiritual growth, and selfless giving

Join us for an evening of reflection, learning and personal growth.

Register now and illuminate the path with the hidden lamp of wisdom.

About the speaker: Ven Gotami is an Italian nun, living in the USA. She is currently in India for some educational activities. She is a student of Ashin Nayaka, a senior monk in USA from Myanmar, founder of Buddhist missionary society, in New York, as well as Ashin Nandobhasa, principal of Bodhisukha School in Kolkata, India.

Ven Gotami is Secretary of Maharakkhita Buddhist monastery, Texas, USA. https://maps.app.goo.gl/BkvpDWjn5aBM7nqLA?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy). She has also led communities in Indianapolis, USA.

Hybrid event: Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in an interactive session in person at the Metta Centre or online by clicking on this link to access the session: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83506489824?pwd=cmpNQ1ljSmFVYURLWVN1dWllYUN1dz09 Alternatively, you can dial in from your telephone (call charges apply): +61 2 8015 6011 | Meeting ID: 835 0648 9824| Passcode: 718905