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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Bhikshuni Dhammananda - Feb 10, 2006
Bhikshuni Dhammananda Ordination: Sakyadhita’s heritage from the Buddha
A look at the importance of and challenges to keeping the Bhikshuni ordination alive.
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His Holiness the Dalai Lama Making progress towards the development of bhikshuni...
Highlights the progress made within nunneries and seminaries for advancement of bhikshunis and geshe-mas.
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Venerable Thubten Chodron Letting go of “me,” “I,” and...
We value good karma more than money and possessions. Accumulating mental and emotional wealth.
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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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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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Rosie Rosenzweig
- Apr 11, 2005
Jewish roots, Buddhist blossoms
The experience of growing up in a Jewish family in Southern California and realizing spiritual…
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Vinaya traditions for bhikshuni ordination
Equality for men and women practitioners in terms of full ordination as well as actual…
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“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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Norman New
- Nov 18, 2001
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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About Venerable Bhikshuni Wu Yin
Brief biography of vinaya master Venerable Bhikshuni Wu Yin whose commentary on the Bhikshuni pratimoksha…
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Monastic life: a living tradition
The story behind "Choosing Simplicity," a commentary by vinaya master Venerable Bhikshuni Wu Yin on…
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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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