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Buddhist Kung Fu nuns kicking hard at centuries-old taboos
These Buddhist Kung Fu nuns are known globally for cleaning trash across the Himalayas while they are trekking. They belong to Drukpa lineage.
| 18 Jan 2021 5:25 AM GMT
NEW DELHI, Jan 17: They are the Buddhist Kung Fu nuns of Drukpa lineage, known globally for trekking across the Himalayas to clean trash, paddling through mountain rivers to break centuries-old taboos to educate others on women s health, and adopting martial arts as a way to champion gender equality.
They use their skills to teach self-defence to young girls, educate others on human trafficking, and take environmental action never seen before in the region.
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Buddhist Kung Fu nuns kicking hard at centuries-old taboos
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Buddhist Kung Fu nuns kicking hard at centuries-old taboos Image Source: IANS News
Buddhist Kung Fu nuns kicking hard at centuries-old taboos Image Source: IANS News
New Delhi, Jan 17 : They are the Buddhist Kung Fu nuns of Drukpa lineage, known globally for trekking across the Himalayas to clean trash, paddling through mountain rivers to break centuries-old taboos to educate others on women s health, and adopting martial arts as a way to champion gender equality.