Samaneri Jayasāra is a monastic and educator on Buddhism, and host of Wisdom of the Masters , a podcast sharing insights from spiritual traditions worldwide. With over 35 years of study and practice in Buddhism, Meditation, and comparative spirituality, she holds advanced degrees in education, focusing on Buddhism and Psychotherapy. Jayasāra has contributed extensively to psychology and mental health education, teaching at various academic levels and training in crisis intervention. Ordained in the थेरवाद (Theravāda) Forest Tradition, she currently serves as a samaneri (10-precept nun), supporting the development of Santi Forest Monastery for female monastics.
Anecdotes
- Spent years in both Australia and the UK, immersing herself in the monastic life within the serene but rigorous Theravāda Forest Tradition.
- Holds a PhD in education, bridging Eastern wisdom with Western psychology and using it to guide her teachings on mental health and spirituality.
- Transitioned from lay life to Monasticism and monastic vows twice, marking a rare journey of deepening commitment to spiritual practice and community development.
Magnitudes
- Cultivate Patience—depth takes time to unfold fully.
- Prioritize self-mastery over external achievement.
- Seek wisdom, not validation, in all pursuits.
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