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bhikkhuni

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bhikkhuni [ˈbiːkuˌni]
n
(Non-Christian Religions / Buddhism) a fully ordained Buddhist nun
[Pali, literally: beggar]


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Sayalay Sucinti took her first step in her spiritual development as Samaneri and will look forward to become a fally ordained Bhikkhuni in Theravada tradition in another two years time.
Mae Chee Varangghana Vanavichayen, 56, became Dhammarakhita Samaneri when she was ordained by her Sri Lankan preceptor Ven Bhikkhuni Saddha Sumana at Wat Songdhamkalayanee, in Nakhon Pathom.
When the bhikkhuni sangha joined the Order, the bhikkhu sangha was already in existence.
 
 
 
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