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THERAVĀDA BUDDHISM WORKSHOPS
YEAR-LONG WORKSHOPS DEDICATED TO THERAVĀDA BUDDHISM
THIRD WORKSHOP
"Understanding the Hindrances and How to Overcome Them"
September 5–6 and September 12–13, 2026
What the Workshops Are and Why They Exist?
We have recently launched a new project — the Theravāda Buddhism Workshops. The purpose of this initiative is to deepen knowledge of Theravāda Buddhism and to receive teachings directly from monastic and lay teachers. It is an excellent opportunity to gain new insights and learn how to practice skillfully on your own. We know that many of you wish to have more regular contact with the Saṅgha and to further your understanding of the Dhamma.
So far, we have had the privilege of hosting wonderful members of the Saṅgha from various parts of the world, for which we are deeply grateful! It was this experience that inspired us to meet more often and engage more intensively.
Open to All, Regardless of Meditation Experience
As we prepared for the workshops, we asked for your feedback — and the results truly surprised us! Everyone expressed interest in participating, with roughly half identifying as intermediate or advanced practitioners, and the other half as beginners (as they described themselves 🙂). We will therefore focus on deepening understanding of the Buddha’s teachings, expanding knowledge.
The theme of the 2026 workshop series is “Buddhist Practice for Laypeople.” The workshops will be held online, with the option to record some materials (we will not record participant interactions). Each workshop will span four days (two consecutive weekends), with two - four hours per day. The plan is to hold four workshops per year.
The guests will include lay teachers as well as representatives of the Australian and European Saṅgha.
Workshops Open to All — Free Participation
According to the tradition passed down by the Buddha, we do not charge for teachings. Meetings, workshops, and opportunities for shared practice are offered in the spirit of generosity (dāna), through which the Dhamma has remained accessible to all for over 2,500 years, regardless of material circumstances.
Those who wish to support similar initiatives and the visits of the Saṅgha to Poland will soon be able to offer their support directly to the PEBS account.
We warmly invite you to support theTheravāda Foundation, which has long been engaged in supporting the development of the Buddha’s teachings and practice in Poland.
The Theravāda Foundation can be supported with any amount through:
Thanks to your kindness and generosity, the Dhamma can continue to be nurtured, practiced, and passed on to future generations.
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We are delighted to announce the Third Theravāda Buddhism Workshop of 2026 with Ayya Kārunikā.
Workshop Dates
September 5 – 6 and September 12 –13, 2026 (Two weekends – four days in total)
Join us for two inspiring online weekends dedicated to deepening your Dhamma practice. During four live sessions, Ayya Kārunikā will offer teachings on the Five Hindrances (nīvaraṇāni)—their nature, their impact on the mind, and practical ways to recognize and overcome them.
Workshop topic
“Understanding the Hindrances and How to Overcome Them”
Workshop Teacher
Ayya Kārunikā
Ayya Kārunikā is currently the abbess of Santi Forest Monasteryin New South Wales, Australia, and serves as the Spiritual Director of theNew Zealand Bhikkhunī Sangha Trust. She has been living the monastic life for more than 14 years and received full bhikkhunī ordination in 2014 at Dhammasara Nuns Monastery in Western Australia, where she lived and trained for over a decade under the guidance of Ajahn Hāsapaññā. She has also been a student of Ajahn Brahm and Ajahn Brahmali for more than 20 years.
Ayya Kārunikā has a remarkable ability to present the Buddha’s teachings in a practical and accessible way for people of all ages. She has extensive experience leading meditation retreats for both adults and young people. Before entering the monastic life, she earned a PhD in Microbiology and worked as a research scientist. She also served as the project manager for the construction of the main building complex at Dhammasara Nuns Monastery, collaborating with volunteers over many years. Born in Sri Lanka, Ayya Kārunikā has lived and worked in Australia for more than two decades.
She is deeply committed to supporting the development of the Bhikkhunī Saṅgha worldwide and is currently involved in initiatives to establish Theravāda forest monasteries and practice communities for bhikkhunīs in Australia, New Zealand, Poland, and Sri Lanka.
How to register?
Registration for the Third Workshop will open soon.
With kind regards in the spirit of mettā.
See you soon!
Polish Early Buddism Society
It is an organization whose mission is to support the practice of Dhamma based on the Early Buddhist Texts by creating spaces for practice and providing access to teachings rooted in the most ancient sources of Buddhism.
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