Buddhist nuns
Guidance from teachers of various Buddhist traditions on the importance of ensuring that women experience full equality in their opportunity to practice and teach the Dharma.
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His Holiness the Dalai Lama Bhikshuni ordination in the Tibetan tradition
Support of the establishment of bhikshuni ordination in the Tibetan tradition.
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Venerable Thubten Chodron Multi-tradition ordination (short version)
Detailed research establishing a precedent in Tibet where ordination was given together by monks from…
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Living as a Western monastic
A short article that examines the hurdles in going for ordination and living as a…
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Barbara Stewart - Apr 22, 2007
Barbara Stewart To go one’s own way
"I've never wanted to get old and look back on my life with regret." Venerable…
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Present status of bhikshuni ordination
Concerns within the sangha regarding giving bhikshuni ordination are addressed by the findings of recent…
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Monastic health
Monastics practicing in the West discusses health, including how it influences practice, how it relates…
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Three qualities of a student
The importance of being open minded as a student and having respect for the teachings…
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The birth of Sakyadhita
Reminiscing about the pioneering conference that brought together female Buddhist practitioners from around the world.
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Western monastic life
Monastics from different traditions practicing in the West discuss aspects of training, precepts, community life,…
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Wong Li Za
- Jun 14, 2006
Equal opportunity for nuns
Interview with Buddhist nun Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo on her work to raise the self-esteem of…
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Jeffrey Po
- Apr 30, 2006
In conversation with Venerable Thubten Chodron
An interview on topics such as inter-religious dialogue and how humankind can be united through…
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Committee of Western Bhiksunis
- Apr 4, 2006
Research regarding the lineage of bhikshuni ordination
Possibility and validity of introducing bhikshuni ordination into the Tibetan Buddhist tradition.
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