1. Awake, Calm and Peaceful: Cultivating Tranquility and Non Reactive Awareness with Mārajinā Bhikkhunī
~An Eight Month Series~
Even though this series is underway, you may still join us.
Email Ayya at bhavanirodha@me.com
On the first Tuesday of each month, until November of 2026, there will be a 90 minute class on an aspect of bhavana (mental cultivation) to guide you in establishing a regular meditation practice that will help you cultivate tranquility and with it, the establishment of non-reactive awareness in day-to-day situations. The classes on the first Tuesday of each month will be in person at Karuna Cottage in Gainesville, FL and also livestreamed on Google Meet. Other classes will be virtual only. Each class will include a one -hour meditation session followed by a meditation Q and A. This will be held on Google Meet from Bhava Nirodha Nilaya Dhammasālā in Fort White, FL. The meditation sessions will not be recorded.
Attendance at each class and session, while voluntary, is highly recommended. No registration is necessary, but the introduction is required of all participants. This was recorded and is available to new students.
There are no easy pathways to a state of tranquility and clear awareness. It involves personal energy, personal effort and a desire to understand. It involves sincere introspection. These classes are meant for sincere practitioners. They are open to everyone worldwide. They are offered free because the Dhamma is priceless.
If you wish to support Ayyā Mārajinā donations are accepted at https://givebutter.com/BhavaNirodha. If you wish to support the vihara in Cuba, please message Ayya at bhavanirodha@me.com
2. Introductory Bhavana Class:
Beginning Sunday June 7, at 6 pm ET and every first Sunday thereafter for the rest of 2026-(schedule allowing) Ayya will offer an introductory bhavana class. Bhavana is mental cultivation that guides us toward meditation. It is offered in the spirit of helping those interested in mental cultivation. We will discuss the basic tools for understanding and practicing sitting, walking, standing and lying down meditation postures.
The one-hour class is 1/3 instruction, 1/3 practice and 1/3 Q&A. Online only on Google Meet. Link will be shared to all of our Whats App groups and by private email. Please email for the link at bhavanirodha@me.com
These classes are meant for sincere practitioners. They are open to everyone worldwide. They are offered free because the Dhamma is priceless.
If you wish to support Ayyā Mārajinā donations are accepted at https://givebutter.com/BhavaNirodha. If you wish to support the vihara in Cuba, please message Ayya at bhavanirodha@me.com
Past Events:
2025 Intro to Meditation with Mārajinā Bhikkhuni
All teachings are free. Dana or donations gladly received for both Karuna Cottage and the teacher and to support Bhava Nirodha Nilaya in Ft. White, Fl
Contact Nancylasseter@gmail.com to register
Stay tuned for dates for retreats with Mārajinā Bhikkhunī
Past series on Jhana Spring 2025
