Ayya Khema (1923–1997) was a German-American nun ordained in the Chan tradition, but with extensive experience around the world. She organized the first International Conference on Buddhist Women in 1987, which led to the foundation of Sakyadhita and helped to spearhead the revival of female monasticism. She was a leading teacher of Buddhist meditation in the West, and the author of several well-received books.

Selected Works

Four Noble Truths (1985) – Ayya Khema

Featured in the course, " Buddhism 101"

Being Nobody, Going Nowhere: Meditations on the Buddhist Path (1987) – Ayya Khema

The only time we can live is now

Featured in the course, " Buddhism 101"

Within Our Own Hearts: Twelve Dhamma Talks on Meditation Practice (1988) – Ayya Khema

Who Am I Really?: Impermanence as an Inner Reality (1992) – Ayya Khema

This is the kind of inquiry one has to make for oneself. We call that, “biting into the mango.”