Women in Buddhism
The Ananda Bhikhuni Ordination
In October 2003, seventeen women received the higher ordination as Buddhist nuns or Bhiksuni (Sanskrit) or Bhikhuni (Pali) at the Shakyamuni Buddhist Centre in Canberra, Australia. Inside you can read Lama Choedak Rinpoche's introduction to the higher ordination and the stories of some of those who received ordination.
The First Bhikhuni (Gelong-Ma) Ordination in Australia
Why I became a Nun, by Ani Thubten
Becoming a Buddhist Nun, by Ani Rinchen
Sister Ayya Khema Sister Ayya Khema, 25 Aug 1923 - 2 Nov 1997 Book Review "Hidden Spring: a Buddhist Woman Confronts Cancer"
 » Autobiography
 » Dharma Talk		  » Click here for a review of 'Hidden Spring' 
     by American author Sandy Boucher.
Buddhist Studies: Buddhism & Women Other Websites
Buddhist Studies: Buddhism and Women mainpage Women Active in Buddhism Website
Outstanding Women in Buddhism
Women in Buddhism - Question & Answers The "Sakyadhita" website
The Position of Women at the Time of the Buddha More Women's Links
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