Mahāvihāra - Thubten Chodron

A monastery in Sri Lanka many centuries ago, whose teachings became prominent in Sri Lanka and the Theravāda world; a Buddhist sect in Sri Lanka.

Origin and spread of the Buddha’s doctrine
An excerpt from "Buddhism: One Teacher, Many Traditions" exploring the similarities and differences within Buddhist traditions.
Bhikkhunīs in Theravāda
Tracing the validity of bhikkhunī ordination within the Theravāda tradition, events through time and space, including developments in China and Tibet.