Passaddhi Vihara
A Monastic Residence in the Pacific Northwest
Currently located in Olympia, Washington State, USA.
Alms round today canceled at West Central Park while the bhikkhunis recover.
Ayya Niyyanika will be back next Tuesday on Almsround, while Ayya Suvijjana is on retreat.
Two Bhikkhunīs practicing for awakening have come to the Pacific Northwest to develop a monastery, Passaddhi Vihara, dedicated to bhavana (the practice leading to liberation, the heart’s release, Nibbāna).
Dhamma Programs
Ways to Support
Financial Support
Learn more about general donations on our Donations Page and about financially supporting the vision for growth of the vihara on our Vision Page.
Passaddhi Vihara Support Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Financial contributions are tax-deductible. Our federal tax ID is 99-4282176.
Current Ride Offerings
Rides needed
- Ayya Niyyanika has an appointment at the Spine Center (3909 9TH AVE SW, Olympia), Tuesday, January 8th at 1:40 pm. A ride would be helpful since it is during their secluded retreat time and the bus requires an additional 2 1/2 hours travel time. The Spine Center is 10 min from the vihara by car.
- at the Vihara
- to be Picked up at a Restaurant
- by a Gift Card to a Restaurant
- on Alms Round
- by Delivery
Learn more on the Meal Offering page
See the useful things list for things that are needed at the vihara or by the monastics. Items can be brought to the vihara in West Olympia or delivered. Please email for the address.
There are many support opportunities. Please join existing volunteer teams or take on one of the open volunteer positions. Sign up here.
Latest News & Blogs
2024 Year End Message
???????????? A wonderful year ???????????? It has been an amazing eight months at Passaddhi Vihara. We arrived in Olympia at the end of April. With the help of friends we quickly...
2024 Almsgiving Ceremony
Sunday, November 17th Celebration --- ZOOM LINK for 3-4:30 pm PT -- Join in person or online as we celebrate the completion of Passaddhi Vihara's first ever Vassa. This is a...
Forest Meditation with Passaddhi Vihara Bhikkhunis
Wednesday, July 24 9:00 am - 3:30 pm Join Ayyā Suvijjānā and Ayya Niyyānika in the Nature Reserve at Evergreen State College in Olympia, WA for a day of meditation. Partial or...
