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The situation of bhikshunis in the Theravada tradition.
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Bhikkhu Anālayo The controversy on bhikkhunī ordination
A detailed look at the arguments for and against the revival of bhikkhunī ordination in…
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Vasana Chinvarakorn - Dec 26, 2013
Vasana Chinvarakorn Spiritual liberation
A community of Buddhist nuns, the Order of Siladhara, provides opportunity for women seeking the…
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The legality of bhikkhunī ordination
Looking at the legal issues surrounding the revival of full ordination for nuns.
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Ajahn Sumedho
- May 17, 2010
The five points
Taken from "Where We Are Now," a letter by Elders' Council of the Forest Sangha,…
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Bhikkhu Sujato Bhikkhunīs in Theravāda
Tracing the validity of bhikkhunī ordination within the Theravāda tradition, events through time and space,…
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Ordination of nuns by monks
Scriptural references in the Pali canon on the bhikshuni ordination procedure.
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Bhikkhu Bodhi The revival of bhikkhunī ordination in the Theravāda...
Legal and moral issues involved in the revival of the Theravāda Bhikkhunī Sangha.
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Venerable Omalpe Sobhita Thero
- May 30, 2007
The Bhikshuni Order in Theravada Sri Lanka
Relevance and importance of Bhikshunis for Buddhadharma and society.
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Bhikshuni Dhammananda
- Feb 10, 2006
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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