Ayya Poonsirivara is a fully ordained bhikkhuni (nun) in Thailand. She earned a B.A. from Thammasat University, Thailand; an M.A. from Texas Southern University. She has made translations of Ajahn Buddhadasa’s teachings (Thai to English). She ordained as a Theravada Nun in Dumbulla, Sri Lanka. In May 2008 she established her own vihara "Suan Siridham" (Garden of Radiant Dhamma) about two hours drive south of Bangkok. Suan Siridham will also be a place for teaching Dhamma in a practical way to young people. Contact: "bhikkhunipoonsirivara at gmail dot com"