Passaddhi Vihara*
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A Monastic Residence in the Pacific Northwest
Currently located in Olympia, Washington State, USA.
*Passaddhi Vihara Support Foundation (doing business as Passaddhi Vihara)
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).
Our vision for gradual growth and the timing for the expansion of Passaddhi Vihara is up for consideration. The need for something larger than the two-bedroom, open floorplan, apartment that Ayya Suvijjānā and Ayya Niyyānika currently inhabit is on the horizon. In order for the monastic community to grow in size and for more direct community involvement, we need a larger residence and a place for people to gather for programs and meditation.
Dhamma Programs
Sila Celebration Program at Vihara and on Zoom
Sundays 10:30 am – 1:30 pm (Pacific Time)
You are invited for an opportunity at the Vihara to take the Five or Eight Precepts, to share a meal and to hear Dhamma sharing, questions and discussion. or join by Zoom from 12-1:30
10:30-11:00 pre-meal arrival at vihara
11:00-12:00 meal offering and potluck
12:00-1:30 program on Zoom and at vihara (5 or 8 Precepts, Dhamma sharing, Questions and Discussion)
Ways to Support
Current Ride Offerings
Rides needed for both bhikkhunīs
- None needed
- 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 in these early days of setting up the vihara. Please join us at community planning meetings or volunteer directly for specific activities, such as giving rides to the monastics, providing technical help setting up contact management and newsletter, acting as a financial steward, ... Sign up here.
Learn more about ways to offer financial support on our Donations page.
Currently the rent coverage is one of our biggest support needs.
Your financial support helps cover the costs of rent, utilities, travel and other basic needs. It helps maintain the monastery and support the monastics.
Passaddhi Vihara Support Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Financial contributions are tax-deductible. Our federal tax ID is 99-4282176.
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...
