Karma Samtenling Nunnery is embarking on a campaign to complete its physical infrastructure for its 50 nuns
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A Decade of Progress: Revolutionizing Bhikkhuni Ordination in Modern India
Celebrating the 10-year anniversary of the first higher ordination of monastic women in modern times
Sisterhood: Celebrating International Bhikkhuni Sangha Day 2023
The Mahaprajapati Gautami Educational Foundation marked the commemoration of the founder of the women’s monastic order with a two-day conference over 29 and 30 September
Heiresses of Dharma: Pema Yangchen of Bhutan’s Ugyen Dongak Shedrup Dargye Ling
Pema Yangchen of the Pedling lineage emerges from her father’s and brothers’ shadows to share her life, roles, and responsibilities
Ayya Khema: A Last Rebirth of Unimaginable Richness and Depth
Our 100-years anniversary tribute to one of the seminal monastic Buddhist women of the 20th century
Manipur’s May Atrocity Exposes an Ongoing Cultural Malaise in India
Recent sexual crimes in the Indian state of Manipur prompt renewed scrutiny on the country’s treatment of women and handling of caste conflict
From Manang to Hong Kong: Gyalpo Rinpoche on Leadership and Women’s Empowerment
The 2nd Gyalpo Rinpoche comes to Hong Kong for 2023’s pujas and speaks to BDG for an exclusive interview
Feminine & Spiritual: Buddhist Women in Hong Kong
Join BDG and The University of the Hong Kong’s Centre of Buddhist Studies for a forum on laywomen in Buddhism on the 17th
Eye on Southeast Asia: Novices in Love and Living
Very young men or boys joining the sangha without adequate preparation is resulting in real problems
Monasticism: Celibacy and Companionship are not only compatible, but crucial
In the face of scandals involving sexual misconduct, it is not celibacy that needs reform, but rather monastic contact and communication with the opposite gender