Sravasti Abbey
Tibetan Buddhist monastery, once all nuns, makes room for monks
By Tracy Simmons — April 26, 2023
Coed Tibetan Buddhist monasteries are rare, and the abbey’s newest senior teacher said the mix has taken some getting used to.
Dogs and dharma: A prison ministry yields children’s books teaching Buddhist lessons
By Tracy Simmons — January 4, 2022
(RNS) — The author began practicing Buddhism while in prison, meditating daily and keeping a gratitude journal. He now aims to help other convicts as a field minister through the North Carolina Field Minister Program.
In Washington state, a Tibetan Buddhist nun blazes a trail for other women to follow
By Tracy Simmons — January 27, 2015
NEWPORT, Wash. (RNS) A Tibetan Buddhist nun has quietly founded one of the only U.S. monasteries where women -- and soon men -- can become fully ordained. Since its founding in 2003, 10 nuns have been ordained there.
Audio Slideshow: Welcoming a sister
By Tracy Simmons — January 21, 2013
NEWPORT, Wash. (RNS) On Sunday Sravasti Abbey welcomed a new novice nun to its community. In an ordination ceremony Daniela Mieritz took vows and became Venerable Thubten Jampa. Ruby Pan also took vows to become an Anagarkia.
Sravasti Abbey a dream fulfilled for American Budddhist nuns
By Tracy Simmons — May 7, 2012
NEWPORT, Wash. (RNS) Just outside of town, Sravasti Abbey is one of the only monastic communities in the West for Americans to study the Buddha's teachings. The abbey now has five U.S.-born, fully ordained nuns, which allows ceremonies to be held. By Tracy Simmons.
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