A name of Pāḷi origin whose meaning is:
The continuous cycle of birth, existence and rebirth conditioned by clinging and craving.
The complete cessation of suffering and the cycle of existence; the Third Noble Truth taught by the Buddha.
A refuge, a home dedicated to the practice and cultivation of the path leading to liberation.
The Abode of the Cessation of Becoming is a Buddhist site in the Theravāda Forest Tradition (Thai and Sri Lankan) guided by Venerable Mārajinā Bhikkhunī, Therī.
We invite you to explore our website and learn more about our purpose, projects, study content, contact information, and if you wish, make a beneficial donation.
The "Three Jewels" or "Triple Gem" (the Dhamma, the Buddha, and the Saṅgha) are always present in our intentions, today represented by our beloved teacher Mārajinā Bhikkhunī, who received Upasampadā at the Aranya Bodhi Hermitage on May 6, 2012 (Vesak) with Pavattinī (Upajjhā) Ayyā Tathālokā, Mahā Therī.
Venerable Mārajinā Bhikkhunī Therī aspires to provide her practitioners with a harmonious and favorable structure toward Samādhi through the Divine Abodes and the Noble Eightfold Path.
Therefore, our intention is the study, cultivation, and realization by practitioners of the fruits of the Noble Eightfold Path.
Do not worry if you have never heard the term or, on the contrary, you already know it well: guided by Venerable Ayyā Mārajinā and using the Four Brahmavihāras as a facilitating vehicle, sincere practitioners will be gently led along the paths of Mettā, Karuṇā, Muditā and Upekkhā as a way of life.
These four Brahmavihāras, also called Divine Abodes, are each paths that lead to the cessation of greed and hatred — two extremely explosive and dangerous fuels in our world today.
Bhava Nirodha Nilaya was established with the vision of creating the first Theravāda temple in Cuba and strengthening the bhikkhuni Saṅgha in Latin America.
From our hermitage in Florida to Havana, the Dhamma flourishes wherever there are sincere hearts willing to receive it.
A quiet, small hermitage on 7.2 acres at the end of a dirt road. We offer guided meditation and Bhāvanā discussion in English both online and in person.
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We are a group of human beings of many ages, faithful, kind, hospitable, and eager for the Dhamma. Venerable Ayyā Mārajinā visits us several times a year offering retreats and beneficial talks.
Cuba ProjectTo this end we offer guided meditation and Bhāvanādiscussion. In person, we travel to Havana several times a year.
We invite you to explore our study resources and join our sessions so you can walk this wonderful path from your own experience.
Awake, Calm and Peaceful — Tuesdays 6:00 PM ET on Google Meet.
See all schedulesVia Google Meet on Sundays 11:00 AM ET. Guided meditation online and Bhāvanā discussion.
View EventsSuttas, chanting, the Venerable's book, and resources for deepening your understanding of the Dhamma.
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