Weekly Schedule

Live Teachings

Each week we offer meditation and Dhamma sessions in English and Spanish. Everyone is welcome to participate, regardless of experience level.

Vassa 2026 — Daily Meditation

Ongoing
From July 30 through late October 2026 — the traditional rains retreat
Three daily periods of bhāvanā for those who wish to make a commitment to practice
With Ayyā Mārajinā Bhikkhunī, Therī:
7:00 AM and 7:00 PM ET (6:00 AM and 6:00 PM CT — 5:00 AM and 5:00 PM MT — 4:00 AM and 4:00 PM PT)
With the novices and nekkhamma of Theravāda Cuba:
9:00 PM (daily) ET (8:00 PM CT — 7:00 PM MT — 6:00 PM PT)
Via Google Meet: meet.google.com/jcy-mosw-zns
You may come and go as your schedule allows. At the end of the Vassa there will be a gathering to share openly about the practice

Tuesdays

English
6:00 PM ET (Eastern Time, USA)
Awake, Calm and Peaceful — The 37 Factors of Awakening, with guided meditation and Dhamma teaching in English
Via Google Meet: meet.google.com/rkc-gvts-pke
Open to all practitioners

Sundays

Spanish
11:00 AM ET (Eastern Time, USA — same as Cuba)
Theravāda Cuba's Nibbānasacchikiriyā programme — guided meditation and Dhamma teaching in Spanish
Refuge and Precepts offered twice monthly
Via Google Meet: meet.google.com/vto-tkso-hpu
Open to the entire Spanish-speaking community

First Sundays

English
6:00 PM ET (Eastern Time, USA), first Sunday of each month through December
The Mahāsi Method of vipassanā — study and practice with The Manual of Insight by Venerable Mahāsi Sayadaw
Via Google Meet: meet.google.com/rkc-gvts-pke
Upcoming Events

Series & Events 2026

Ayya Marajina shares the Dhamma through thematic series, retreats, and in-person gatherings across Latin America.

Sanditthiko Vihara

Cuba
Closed. The Centro Habana vihāra shut its doors in September 2026
Theravāda Cuba continues in a house outside Havana, for now in meditative seclusion, not receiving visitors
The practice continues online: the three daily meditations and the Sunday programme are uninterrupted
sanditthiko.vihara@gmail.com

Pilgrimage to Bodh Gaya

Exploring interest
Pilgrimage to the site of the Buddha's enlightenment, in India
Late February / early March 2028
Small group taking 8 or 10 precepts — via New Delhi and then Bodh Gaya
Preliminary stage: gauging interest. To join or support with dāna, write to bhikkhuni.marajina@gmail.com

For more events and updates, join our WhatsApp group.

Past Events

Retreats Held in 2026

In-person gatherings that Venerable Ayyā Mārajinā guided during her tour of Latin America earlier this year.

Retreat in Argentina

Completed
February 27 — March 1, 2026
Monastic visit and meditation retreat
Led by Venerable Ayya Marajina
Organized by: Budismo Theravada Argentina

Retreat "Living in the Present"

Completed
March 6, 7 & 8, 2026
Villa Serrana — Theravada Uruguay Cultural Center (Isipatana)
Led by Bhikkhuni Ayya Marajina
Organized by: Theravada Uruguay Cultural Center

Meditation & Silence Retreat

Completed
March 11 — 15, 2026
Bosqueluz, Isla Negra — V Region, Chile
Led by Ayya Marajina
Organized by: Meditemos.cl

"Just as rain penetrates a poorly roofed house, so passion penetrates an uncultivated mind. Just as rain does not penetrate a well-roofed house, so passion does not penetrate a well-cultivated mind."

— Dhammapada 13-14
Our Events

Dhamma Activities

We offer diverse events to support your spiritual practice, primarily online. The Fort White hermitage is a monastic residence and remains closed to the public; the Dhammasālā is not in use from June through November, during the Vassa and hurricane season.

Dhamma Livestream

Weekly Live Streams

Weekly guided meditation and Dhamma teaching sessions streamed live on YouTube and Google Meet. Join from the comfort of your home, in English on Tuesdays and Spanish on Sundays.

Meditation retreat

Retreats

Intensive meditation retreats at Bhava Nirodha Nilaya, Fort White, Florida. Silent practice periods guided by Ayya Marajina, with meditation, sutta study, and contemplative living.

Uposatha Ceremony

Uposatha Ceremonies

Observance of Uposatha days (full moon and new moon) with taking of the eight precepts, extended meditation, sutta recitation, and communal reflection on the Dhamma.

Where to Find Us

Our Platforms

Connect with us through the following platforms to participate in live events and watch recordings.

Google Meet

Interactive live sessions with the opportunity for questions and dialogue.

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In Person

Events at Bhava Nirodha Nilaya, Fort White, Florida.

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About the Teachings

Dhamma for Everyone

Ayya Marajina's teachings are based on the suttas of the Pali Canon, the oldest source of the Buddha's words. Each session includes guided meditation, reading and discussion of suttas, and time for questions.

Our Spanish sessions connect practitioners from Cuba, Mexico, Colombia, Spain, and all of Latin America with the authentic Dhamma in their native language.

All teachings are offered by dana (generosity) — there is no participation fee.

Community meditating
Guide for New Participants

How to Participate

Joining our sessions is very easy. Follow these steps:

1

Join the WhatsApp Group

Receive links and announcements for each session directly on your phone.

2

Connect at the Scheduled Time

Join the Google Meet or YouTube link shared in the group.

3

Practice with Us

Sit in a quiet place, mute your microphone, and follow the guided meditation.

Join the WhatsApp Group

Everyone Is Welcome

No prior experience required. Teachings are offered freely by dana. Come with an open mind and a willing heart.

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