Susan Pembroke
USA
Susan Pembroke works as a psychotherapist and is also the founder and guiding teacher of Insight Meditation of Ventura, California, USA. When she teaches vipassana meditation she does so without any rituals: meditation and then a dhamma talk and discussion.
Susan Pembroke began meditating in 1986 and has studied with a number of teachers within the Buddhist Theravada tradition. She was drawn to the jhanas (states of concentration) and studied these meditative absorptions with Ayya Khema.
Susan Pembroke established the Alliance for Bhikkhunis (AFB), and serves as the founder and President. The Alliance for Bhikkhunis was formed to support Theravada monastic women in the United States and abroad who are fully ordained or seeking ordination.
Susan Pembroke writes, “In protecting Bhikkhunis we protect ourselves and future generations.”
She notes that one of Ayya Khema's enduring concerns was the revival and support of the Bhikkuni sangha. Thus, the Alliance for Bhikkhunis is a continuation of her efforts, and heading the AFB is Susan's way of showing gratitude to a teacher of hers, Ayya Khema and honoring her memory.
Alliance for Bhikkhunis founder and president, Susan Pembroke, works as psychotherapist and is also founder and guiding teacher of Insight Meditation of Ventura. Susan Pembroke began meditating in 1986 and has studied with a number of teachers within the Buddhist Theravada tradition. She was drawn to the jhanas (states of concentration) and studied these meditative absorptions with Ayya Khema. The AFB was formed to support monastic Theravada women in the United States and abroad who are fully ordained or seeking ordination. One of Ayya Khema's enduring concerns was the revival and support of the bhikkuni sangha. This organization is a continuation of her efforts. Heading the AFB is Susan's way of showing gratitude to Ayya Khema and honoring her memory.
Insight Meditation of Ventura's founder and guiding teacher, Susan Pembroke, began meditating in 1986 and has studied with a number of teachers within the Buddhist Theravada tradition. She was drawn to the jhanas (states of concentration) and studied these meditative absorptions with Ayya Khema. Susan emphasizes body scanning, awareness of the rapid rising and disappearing of physical and mental states (the four foundations of mindfulness), the jhanas, and the development of insight.
Susan teaches the Dharma under the tutelage of Rocky Mountain Insight's Lucinda Green, Ph.D., who authorized her to teach. Dr. Green received Dharma transmission from Ruth Denison..
Susan works as psychotherapist and is also president of the non-profit Alliance for Bhikkunis (AFB). The AFB was formed to support monastic Theravada women in the United States and abroad who are fully ordained or seeking ordination. One of Ayya Khema's enduring concerns was the revival and support of the bhikkuni sangha. This organization is a continuation of her efforts. Heading the AFB is Susan's way of showing gratitude to Ayya Khema and honoring her memory.