Buddhism and Society

About Ajahn Santamano

I am a Theravada Bhikkhu, until recently living in Amaravati Buddhist Monastery in the UK. I became Anagarika in 2008 and had my Bhikkhu Ordination in 2011. I have also spent periods of time at other monasteries in New Zealand, Portugal and Thailand.

Wishing to speak more openly in support of Bhikkhuni Ordination, gender equality in Buddhism, inclusion for people of colour, inclusion for LGBTQI+ practioners and other social issues I care deeply about, I am now an independent monastic.

In the long term I hope to set up a hermitage and library where monks, nuns and lay practioners can come and stay for periods of study and self retreat.

One of our rules is that we cannot handle money. In case anyone would like to contribute to supporting what I do, any donations made would go to a bank account administered by a lay steward. They would make the transactions necessary for any expenses. 
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