Dayanandi shares how she was encouraged and inspired by Bhante’s teachings on the Bodhicitta spirit. "Bhante encouraging shared collective community the creative conditions challenged us to go beyond us. As we were young and had a lot of energy, we took on Bhante’s task of creating the conditions for the Bodhicitta to arise. It was spiritually nurturing to attend Bhante’s lectures. They were very strong. It was through Bhante’s dedicated, clear mind and friendliness, by him sharing his heartfelt inspiration, it contributed to the energy and spark in our dedication to his vision." This talk was given on 15th April, 2019 at Dharmadhara in California, USA, on a women’s ordination training retreat.

A young Brahmin questions the Buddha and receives a teaching about truth and the fundamental importance of faith.

Dayanandi leads the Bodhicitta Meditation for Mitras on an ordination training retreat in California in April 2019. She guides with her heart, and with clarity and with her soft, gentle voice. She encourages us to allow connectedness and faith to arise in our hearts. Dayanandi's depth of practice comes through as she encourages us to alleviate the suffering of all beings.