Theravada Samaneri Novitiate programme
Following the footstep of the Buddha and the Late Chief Ven. K Sri Dhammananda
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First Theravada Samaneri Novitiate Program @ BMV 2003 by Late Chief K Sri Dhammananda
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6th Theravada Samaneri Novitiate Programme (TSNP) 2024
The 6th TSNP was held fruitfully from 6 to 18 April 2024 at Subang Jaya Buddhist Association (SJBA). It was organized by Ariya Vihara with the support of SJBA, Brahmavihara Monastery & Retreat Centre, Melaka and Gotami Vihara Society. Ven. B. Sri Saranankara Nayaka Mahathero and Ven. Susanta Mahatheri were the preceptor teachers while Ven. Dr. Dhammapala Mahathero and Ven. Sumangala Bhikkhuni were the Dhamma teachers.
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Successful completion of the 6th TSNP 2024
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6th TSNP with the Organizing Committee and helpers/volunteers
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Ayya Sumangala, Samaneri Ariyavimalani and the 6th TSNP participants
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4th Theravada Samaneri Novitiate Programme (TSNP) 2022
The 4th TSNP was held fruitfully from 27th April – 8th May 2022 at Brahmavihara Monastery and Retreat Centre, Melaka. It was co-organized by Ariya Vihara, Brahmavihara and Gotami Vihara. Ven. B. Sri Saranankara Nayaka Mahathero was the preceptor teacher, Ven. Dr. Dhammapala Mahathero and Ven. Sumangala Bhikkhuni were the Dhamma teachers, and Ven. Pannadhammika Bhikkhu and Ven. Mettajivi Bhikkhuni, the assistant teachers. There were three samaneri novice nuns from Cambodia who took permanent going forth. The other thirty nine were temporary novice nuns. All of them were sincerely pursuing the path of inner peace.
On 7th May, the 42 Theravada samaneris and their teachers went for a 3km pindacara alms round at Jonkers Walk. It was a momentous and touching experience for all samaneris as there were many helpers and devotees who came to perform generosity, making more merits and support the Buddhasasana.
Indeed, we are grateful to the Bhikkhu and Bhikkhuni Sangha, all organising committees, all helpers, all donors and supporters for this meritorious programme.
May the Fourfold Sangha continue to grow for the wellbeing, happiness and benefit of the many. Sadhu.
The 4th Theravada Samaneri Novitiate Programme.
Hair snipping
Bhikkhuni Mettajivi (Cambodia) teaching participants how to wear the robe and sharing the dhamma reflections embedded in the design and the mindfulness that can be practiced in the wearing of the robe.
Community living
Sutta recitals
Group chanting
Fourfold sangha
Teachings by Ven Dhammapala Mahathero
Walking meditation
Wearing the Antaravāsaka- the Lower robe
Wearing the Cīvaram the Upper Robe