Sansanee Sthirasuta
Sansanee Sthirasuta (Thai: ศันสนีย์ เสถียรสุต, pronounced [sǎn.sa.nīː sa.tʰǐa.ra.sùt]; 1953 – 7 December 2021), better known as Mae Chee Sansanee, was a Thai Theravada Buddhist spiritual teacher and maechi (non-ordained woman monastic). She was known for teaching meditative practices and encouraging the role of women in Buddhism, and was the founder of Sathira-Dhammasthan, a learning centre and spiritual retreat in Bangkok.[1][2]
Sansanee was born Sansanee Panyasiri (ปัญญศิริ). She left her hometown in Ayutthaya province for Bangkok at the age of 15, becoming a model and television personality. She was briefly romantically involved with millionaire socialite Sthira Sthirasuta, but after finding out he was already married eventually decided to abandon worldly life and become a maechi (nun) at the age of 27.[3] She founded Sathira-Dhammasthan in 1987, with Sthira as a benefactor, and initially focused on providing refuge for victimized women.
References[edit]
- ^ Rojanaphruk, Pravit (9 December 2021). "'Mother Sansanee,' champion of women in Buddhism, dies at 68". Khaosod English. Retrieved 11 September 2023.
- ^ Whitaker, Justin (9 December 2021). "Thai Buddhist Leader Mae Chee Sansanee Sthirasuta Dies Aged 68". Buddhistdoor Global. Retrieved 11 September 2023.
- ^ "ธรรมะดับไฟรัก ของ แม่ชีศันสนีย์". Manager Online (in Thai). 8 December 2021. Retrieved 11 September 2023.
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