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]

Mae Chee Sansanee in 2011

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
  1. Rojanaphruk, Pravit (9 December 2021). "'Mother Sansanee,' champion of women in Buddhism, dies at 68". Khaosod English. Retrieved 11 September 2023.
  2. Whitaker, Justin (9 December 2021). "Thai Buddhist Leader Mae Chee Sansanee Sthirasuta Dies Aged 68". Buddhistdoor Global. Retrieved 11 September 2023.
  3. "ธรรมะดับไฟรัก ของ แม่ชีศันสนีย์". Manager Online (in Thai). 8 December 2021. Retrieved 11 September 2023.
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