gurudharma (Pali: gurudhamma)

Eight important rules regarding the relationship between bhikshus and bhikshunis.

Buddhism from a practitioner’s perspective
Venerable Chodron is interviewed for a forthcoming textbook on world religions.
Relevance of Vinaya in modern circumstances
A description of the Vinaya and the many instructions it contains on daily life, followed by thoughtful comments on full ordination for women.
The history of the bhikkhuni sangha
An account of the bhikshuni lineage from the time of the Buddha and its spread from India to other countries. The role of nuns in society.
Research regarding the lineage of bhikshuni ordination
Possibility and validity of introducing bhikshuni ordination into the Tibetan Buddhist tradition.
Bhikshuni vinaya and ordination lineages
A summary report by Alex Berzin of the 2007 International Congress on the Women's Role in the Sangha.