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No Less Than Monks? Buddhist Nuns Seek Gender Equality

The Buddha s "Eight Heavy Rules" included a stipulation that placed Buddhist nuns under the supervision of monks, which have undermined women’s status in the ancient religion.

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Buddhist nuns are reclaiming leadership roles, in a tradition that began with Buddha s foster mother

Nuns in virtually all Buddhist traditions, from Sri Lanka, Tibet and Nepal to Thailand, are becoming equal members of the community.

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Despite Resistance, Nuns Are Becoming Equal Members of the Buddhist Community

Buddhist nuns and female scholars are gaining new leadership roles, in a tradition that began with the ordination of Buddha's foster mother.

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Buddhist nuns and female scholars are gaining new leadership roles, in a tradition that began with the ordination of Buddha s foster mother

Traditionally, Buddhism has been opposed to women taking on leadership roles. However, nuns in many Buddhist-majority countries are challenging the patriarchal rules.

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Buddhist nuns and female scholars are gaining new leadership roles, in a tradition that began with the ordination of Buddha s foster mother

(The Conversation) Nuns in many Buddhist-majority countries are challenging the patriarchal rules.

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