Ajahn Kovidā
Sister Kovida's lay name was Laura Bridgman. She is English, and grew up in the country, the youngest of six raucous children. In her early years she had a spontaneous interest in Christianity. Her first contact with Buddhism... read more
Ajahn Anandabodhī
Ajahn Anandabodhi was born in Wales in 1968. First coming across the Four Noble Truths while still at school, a confidence in the Buddha's teaching was sparked in her heart. She trained in catering and also worked in environmental conservation, all the while looking for spiritual direction. read more
Ajahn Mettā
Ajahn Metta was born in 1953 in Germany. She became an anagarika in 1993 at Amaravati and took higher ordination as a siladhara in 1996. During her monastic life she has been involved in many areas of the community.
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Ajahn Thitamedhā
Ajahn Thitamedha was born in 1961 in Ryasan, Russia, near Moscow. She graduated as a medical doctor in 1986, from Ryasan Medical University and worked for four years. Facing human pains, suffering and deaths, brought her a strong sense of urgency. read more
Ajahn Santacittā
Ajahn Santacitta was born in Austria in 1958. After graduating in hotel management she studied cultural anthropology at Vienna University and worked in avant-garde dance theatre as a performer and costume designer. read more
