bhikshuni ordination

Teachings related to bhikshuni ordination. Posts include information on the process of becoming an ordained nun, the experience of living as a nun, and the history of bhikshuni ordination.

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Lay person giving alms to monk.
Exploring Monastic Life 2005

Letting go of “me,” “I,” and...

We value good karma more than money and possessions. Accumulating mental and emotional wealth.

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His Holiness the Dalai Lama at August 2005 European Tibetan Buddhism Conference.
Tibetan Tradition

Establishing a direction for reviving bhikshuni ordi...

Highlighting the direction for reviving the bhikshuni vow and driving consensus amongst several Buddhist communities.

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Image of Venerable Thubten Chodron ordination
Tibetan Tradition

Suggesting a collaboration for the purpose of reachi...

Importance of discussion amongst various Buddhist communities to reform the rules for bhikshuni ordination.

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Venerable Chodron standing in front of "the temple".
Interfaith Dialogue

Jewish roots, Buddhist blossoms

The experience of growing up in a Jewish family in Southern California and realizing spiritual…

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Venerable Thubten Chodron ordination with other Bhikshunis.
Tibetan Tradition

Vinaya traditions for bhikshuni ordination

Equality for men and women practitioners in terms of full ordination as well as actual…

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Venerable Chodron with eyes closed, holding a microphone.
A Nun's Life

“I had to start being more consistent!”

Buddhist nuns are not born in robes. What happened to Venerable Thubten Chodron such that…

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Venerable Chodron in meditation with a small group of lay practitioners..
A Nun's Life

Behind the scenes with Venerable Thubten Chodron

A broad discussion about becoming a nun, founding an abbey in North America, and the…

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Cover of Choosing Simplicity.
Books

About Venerable Bhikshuni Wu Yin

Brief biography of vinaya master Venerable Bhikshuni Wu Yin whose commentary on the Bhikshuni pratimoksha…

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Cover of Choosing Simplicity.
Books

Monastic life: a living tradition

The story behind "Choosing Simplicity," a commentary by vinaya master Venerable Bhikshuni Wu Yin on…

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Blossoms of the Dharma

Audience with His Holiness the Dalai Lama

A question-and-answer session with His Holiness regarding ordination and the situation and practice of the…

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Portrait of Chi Kwang-Sunim.
Blossoms of the Dharma

The nuns in Korea

Australian-born nun in a South Korean nunnery discusses becoming a nun, a nun's life, and…

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Blossoms of the Dharma

Restoring an ancient tradition

A nun describes her experience being accepted and integrating into a Mainland Chinese community of…

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