Dhammasara is the Buddhist Society of Western Australia nuns’ monastery at Gidgegannup, east of Perth. The BSWA staying page says a core aim is to offer lay women a firsthand taste of monastic life; day visitors are welcomed for the lunch dana. Guest rooms during the 2026 rains retreat are by invitation.

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Price: Donation-based

About

BSWA Thai Forest nuns’ monastery. Distinct from Bodhinyana (monks) and Jhana Grove (the society’s retreat centre). Dana; no BookRetreats affiliate. Do not cite dhammasara.org.au — that hostname was a spam parking page on this check.

Sources

BSWA location page lists Dhammasara Nuns Monastery at 203 Reen Road, Gidgegannup WA 6083: https://bswa.org/location/dhammasara-monastery/
Staying page describes lay-woman guest stays and notes 2026 rains guest rooms are by invitation: https://bswa.org/our-locations/staying-at-dhammasara-2/

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BSWA location page lists Dhammasara Nuns Monastery at 203 Reen Road, Gidgegannup WA 6083
Source checked Checked 30 Aug 2026bswa.org
Staying page describes lay-woman guest stays and notes 2026 rains guest rooms are by invitation
Source checked Checked 30 Aug 2026bswa.org

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