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"Herstory" In The Making!

Anukampa Bhikkhuni Project was founded by Ven Candā in 2016 at the request of her teacher Ajahn Brahm, who serves as Spiritual Adviser.

The beautiful cherry tree at Anukampa Grove
The beautiful cherry tree at Anukampa Grove

Anukampa means the wise compassion that alleviates suffering and its cause, and was the quality that motivated the Buddha to teach.

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We aim to:

1. Promote the teachings and practices of Early Buddhism, leading to full Awakening.

2. Establish the first monastic residence (monastery) in the UK where women can practice and aspire towards full (bhikkhuni) ordination!

Antique Buddha statue, donated in 2024
Antique Buddha statue, donated in 2024

We are raising enthusiasm and funds for this project by organising retreats, talks and discussion groups, that present the Buddha's teachings in an authentic, relevant and accessible way.

Anukampa is committed to inclusivity by welcoming everyone, including LGBTQIA+ people and those of every ethnicity, race and background, both to our events and as guests.

Get involved with our friendly community to deepen your practice and help make our vision a reality!

FEATURED VIDEOS


Venerable Candā: "Why Practice as a Bhikkhuni? Three Reasons" 01.02.25

The Buddhist Nun on a Mission

“Radiant Happiness:” Ajahn Brahm’s 2nd Tour, 2025

November 18th – 30th 2025 After the poignant memories of the transformative 8-day residential retreat at Belsey Bridge back in 2018,  we had eagerly planned another at the beautiful Belsey Bridge Centre in 2022. However, when the Centre unexpectedly ceased operations at the last minute, we had to adapt and host an …

Life at Anukampa Grove

Ven Dhammasami, Retreats & Thai Restaurants ~ by Ven. Candā Never a dull day passes at Anukampa Grove ~ unless, that is, one may consider our weekly silent meditation days dull. For me, those “stoppings” are deeply relished as we enter the busiest time of our years’ cycle ~ demanding …

Fragrance of Renunciation

by Anagarika Chie A long time ago in Harare, in the days when I first walked home from school alone, without siblings or any older person, I remember how being alone heightened my sensory experiences of the tropical atmosphere. The sunlight seemed brighter, the shades cooler and the tree foliage above …

A New Anagarikaa Hatches on Easter Day!

And then there were three….by Ven Candā On Sunday 20th April, whilst many people were celebrating Easter with family members, our spiritual family grew. It was an occasion to be remembered forever ~ personally and as the first time a British woman had taken up the anagarikaa precepts with a …

And Then There Were Three! 🙂

Welcoming 2 Aspiring Bhikkhunis To Anukampa’s Community! On Sunday 16th March, Anagarikaa Upacala renewed her training precepts with me as her teacher, which also meant formally joining the Anukampa community as my first trainee. This step marks a pivotal point for Anukampa as we now have another long-term resident at …

OUR EVENTS

Fridays, 18:45-20:00 pm UK Time

“Fridays Sutta Discussion Group

with Ven Canda

Every Tuesday & Thursday


19:15 - 20:00 UK Time


Silent Sitting Group

Wednesdays, 5.30 - 6 pm UK Time


"Pali Chanting & Blessing Group”

Venerable Canda & Ajahn Brahm Ordination 2014
Buddhist Summit 2015

"I feel a responsibility, an ethical need, to work as much as I am able, to establish the first Buddhist monastery for bhikkhunis in a country that nurtured my early Buddhist Path"  ~  Ajahn Brahm. 

"It struck me how different your way of teaching is compared to the male Ajahns. You bring more warmth, emotions, and intuition. It's probably about personality, but I guess also about gender and it just shows how important it is to have diversity amongst spiritual teachers :)"~ Prisca.

"It is our pleasure to do whatever little we have done so far. You are giving us the greatest gift of Dhamma"  ~ Mangala.

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