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bhikkhuni [ˈbiːkuˌni]
n (Non-Christian Religions / Buddhism) a fully ordained Buddhist nun [Pali, literally: beggar] Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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No references found | The following chapters trace the creation of a tradition (Chapter Three), the development of the Nuns' Order under the charismatic Dhammawati (Chapter Four), the changes among the Buddhist laity (Chapter Five), the question of educating the monks' (Chapter Six), the status of the nuns and the controversy over Bhikkuni Ordination (Chapter Seven), and finally the changes brought about by increased interest in Buddhist Meditation and Social Activism (Chapter Eight). [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] BHIKKUNI DHAMMANANDI, VIETNAM A female monk in the Theravada tradition, Bhikkhuni Dhammanandi has taught meditation and dhamma in many countries with the belief that women can become excellent dhamma teachers if they practise and study hard. With special invitation to Dhammananda Bhikkuni from Thailand, Songdharmakalyani Temple who has taken the lineage from Sri Lanka and a disciple of the Abbess of Sri Tusitaramaya. |
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