With the October ordination of six bhikkhunis in Bangladesh, Dipen Barua looks at the development of female monasticism in the country
An archeological story of the only stupa enshrining the relics of an enlightened figure of the Early Buddhist order of female monastics
Each new step in generating greater equality for women in Buddhism is an opportunity for us to celebrate and to reflect on our own efforts to help
A college student shares her reflections on gender, sexuality, and equality from a Buddhist perspective
On the life of an extraordinary Buddhist woman in Korea in the early years of the 20th century
Why the ordination of women on the summer solstice in Bhutan is so important
A historic step toward manifesting greater equality within the monastic institutions of the Buddhadharma
Learning to balance Buddhist tradition with modern realities in an age of harsh polarization
In recognition of Trans Day of Visibility, scholar Ray Buckner looks back on his own transition and the obstacles still faced by trans Buddhists and others across the US
Introducing Tatsumi Anju from Sakuramotobou, a Shugendo temple in Yoshino
Understanding the historical and contemporary role of women in Japan’s Shugendo tradition
Sakyadhita Spain held an international conference on 12 December 2020 to discuss the interconnected topics of female Buddhist practitioners and the climate crisis. As we
