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Sravasti Abbey joins in the 2023 International Bhiks...
A report from the International Bhikshuni Varsa in Sravasti, India, 2023.
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Researching the bhikshuni lineage
Can the bhikshuni ordination be traced back to the time of the Buddha? Bhikshuni Sangye…
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Becoming a bhikshuni
Venerable Thubten Pende shares her experiences of receiving ordination in Taiwan.
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The bhikshuni sangha in the West and its future
The current situation, progress and future outlook for Buddhist nuns in the West. The status…
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Q & A regarding ordination
A monastic aspirant is given advice on examining oneself for hidden negative motivations, and a…
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Chinese bhikshunis visit Sravasti Abbey
A question-and-answer session with Chinese bhikshunis who visited the Abbey to help conduct the ordination…
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Advice on preparing for ordination
Senior bhikshunis give poignant advice on preparing for monastic ordination.
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Women in Buddhism: Levels of ordination
Working towards gender equality in Western Buddhism: bringing up issues respectfully.
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Letter to those considering monastic ordination
Advice and resources for those considering monastic life, and special advice for those who are…
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Multi-tradition ordination (long version)
Detailed research establishing a precedent in Tibet where ordination was given together by monks from…
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Ordination of nuns by monks
Scriptural references in the Pali canon on the bhikshuni ordination procedure.
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Full ordination for women
An interview with Buddhadharma about full ordination for women and the conference in Hamburg 2007.
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