Can the bhikshuni ordination be traced back to the time of the Buddha? Venerable bhikshuni Sangye Khado traces the history of the lineage.
Tag Archives | Buddhist nuns
Seniority in the sangha
Reflection on the monastic hierarchy helps a “baby” nun to grow in her Dharma practice.
Buddhism, modernism and mindfulness
A discussion on topics including Buddhist and secular mindfulness, the value of monasticism, and the role of nuns in modern Buddhism.
Home
A poem about what the word “home” means for a monastic.
The rise of women in Buddhism: Has the ice been broken?
In this panel discussion recorded in 2014, Venerable Thubten Chodron and others consider the problems and opportunities faced by women in Buddhism today.
Aufbruch der Frauen im Buddhismus: ist das Eis gebrochen?
Podiumsdiskussion mit der ehrwürdigen Thubten Chodron und anderen (2014) über die Herausforderungen und Chancen für Frauen im modernen Buddhismus.
Nonnen und Mönche
Die ehrwürdige Thubten Chodron beschreibt, wie wenig sich die Rolle der Ordinierten in der heutigen Zeit von der in der Vergangenheit unterscheidet.
Motivational Monday: An interview with Venerable Chodron
Venerable Chodron discusses the Buddhist perspective on happiness, compassion and becoming the person you want to be.
Ten Percent Happier interview: What’s your motivation?
Dan Harris interviews Venerable Chodron for the Ten Percent Happier podcast. They talk about motivation, becoming a nun, and expanding compassion.
Building Community
Practical and contemporary perspectives from an abbess and her students on the joys and challenges of building, sustaining, and thriving in religious community.