Mahaprajapati (Pali: Mahapajapati)

The Buddha’s aunt and stepmother, who became the first bhikshuni.

For the enlightenment of all
An article in Bangkok Post on Bhikkhuni Jampa Tsedroen and her dedication to seeking equality on behalf of female Buddhist practitioners.
The wisdom of kindness
The moving life story of one of the first Western Tibetan Buddhist nuns and her advice on Dharma in daily life.
The controversy on bhikkhunī ordination
A detailed look at the arguments for and against the revival of bhikkhunī ordination in the Theravada tradition.
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.