The Role of the Dakini
Anam Thubten Rinpoche
11 June 2025
Anam Thubten Rinpoche examines manifestations of the sacred feminine in Tantric Buddhist thought and practice
From the Womb of the Earth to the Awakening of Shakti: The Cult of the Feminine in History
Tiffani Gyatso
29 May 2025
Tiffani Gyatso explores the changing role and prominence of the Sacred Feminine in ancient societies
Anyone Can Attain Enlightenment
Jungto Society
19 May 2025
Dharma teachings from Ven. Pomnyun Sunim on the Buddha’s teachings, gender equality, and faith in Buddhism
Engaged Buddhism: The Bodhisattva Path to Gender Equality in Thailand
Craig Lewis
6 February 2025
In the wake of Thailand’s landmark Marriage Equality Act, BDG spoke with a key figure in the drive for social equality: Buddhist activist Hua Boonyapisomparn
A Sangha for Peace and Inclusivity: Intersectionality in Gender Work in Japan
Jonathan Watts
1 August 2024
Jonathan Watts delves into the evolving landscape of gender equality and social engagement through the lens of Japanese Buddhism
Book Review: This Fresh Existence – Heart Teachings from Bhikkhuni Dhammananda
Nachaya Campbell-Allen
30 July 2024
Nachaya Campbell-Allen explores a new volume on the life and legacy of one the foremost figures in Theravada Buddhism
Tibetan Buddhist Nuns: An Overlooked Pillar of the Four-fold Sangha
Ani Wangmo Tenzin
19 July 2024
Introducing the Alliance of Non-Himalayan Nuns, founded by Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo and others to support a growing community of nuns from many backgrounds and traditions
The Pamo (Heroines) of Karma Drubdey Nunnery
Karen Greenspan
29 May 2024
Karen Greenspan visits Karma Drubdey Nunnery in central Bhutan, where female monastics are manifesting the rich heritage of cham ritual Buddhist dance
Book Review: Summoned by the Earth: Becoming a Holy Vessel for Healing Our World
Nachaya Campbell-Allen
25 April 2024
Nachaya Campbell-Allen embarks on a remarkable journey with author Cynthia Jurs of wisdom, hope, compassion, and healing.
Buddhistdoor View: Reawakening Awareness – Commemorating a Supreme Woman Arahant, Ven. Yasodhara (Bhaddakaccana Theri)
Buddhistdoor Global
6 April 2024
It is time that Yasodhara, the Buddha’s wife, is more widely recognized as a great enlightened one with an updated date of her passing
Book Review: The Gathering: A Story of the First Buddhist Women
Nachaya Campbell-Allen
5 April 2024
Nachaya Campbell-Allen considers a remarkable new book that explores the earliest history of Buddhist women
Gender Equity: Time to Wake Up!
Maia Duerr
20 March 2024
Mahapajapati deserves to be remembered as the founder of the great women’s community that remains to this day, and as a woman who stood up for gender equity, beginning work that is ongoing