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Bhikshuni vinaya and ordination lineages
A summary report by Alex Berzin of the 2007 International Congress on the Women's Role…
View PostWomen in the sangha
Reflections on the First International Congress on Buddhist Women’s Role in the Sangha in Hamburg,…
View PostFull ordination for women
An interview with Buddhadharma about full ordination for women and the conference in Hamburg 2007.
View PostBhikshuni ordination in the Tibetan tradition
Support of the establishment of bhikshuni ordination in the Tibetan tradition.
View PostMulti-tradition ordination (short version)
Detailed research establishing a precedent in Tibet where ordination was given together by monks from…
View PostClarifying the status of the “Geshe-ma”
A clarification of the status of women in the Tibetan monastic community: how the issues…
View PostLiving as a Western monastic
A short article that examines the hurdles in going for ordination and living as a…
View PostThe Bhikshuni Order in Theravada Sri Lanka
Relevance and importance of Bhikshunis for Buddhadharma and society.
View PostRegarding the bhikshuni order in Tibetan Buddhism
An interview on bhikshuni ordination in Tibetan Buddhist, benefits of having bhikshuni in all Buddhist…
View PostPresent status of bhikshuni ordination
Concerns within the sangha regarding giving bhikshuni ordination are addressed by the findings of recent…
View PostMonastic health
Monastics practicing in the West discusses health, including how it influences practice, how it relates…
View PostFor the enlightenment of all
An article in Bangkok Post on Bhikkhuni Jampa Tsedroen and her dedication to seeking equality…
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