DNBF's former chairman Jon Endre Mørk and Nitho had to go to Oxford to meet and congratulate Venarable Canda, which has just established the first place for fully ordained women in the UK. There was both retreat teaching, BBC interviews, a walk along the Themes river and the opportunity to get to know the new center.

We had more than 50 registered for the Venabu retreat in the spring of 2025, and since spring came early and Venabu was free of snow, there was also the opportunity for a trip and practice out in nature. You can also find the teaching here.

An introduction to the basic principles of Buddhism - the four noble truths, the eightfold path, our own responsibility, our actions, democracy and equality.

Answers to questions on many different topics − negative people, bhikkhuni, nimitta, meditation, hindrances, war, pain, an-atman, rebirth.