In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka ordered that a bhikkhuni should receive an identity card recognizing her as a fully ordained monastic.
The 19th Sakyadhita International Conference commenced in Sarawak, Malaysia, today under the theme “Navigating Change: Buddhist Women in Transition.” Running from 16–20 June in the
Dolma Ling Nunnery and Institute of Buddhist Dialectics in northern India has transitioned to female leadership for the first time in its 20-year history.
The respected Taiwanese Buddhist monastic Ven. Shih Chao-hwei led a historic ordination in Taiwan when bhikshunis ordained male lay practitioner Deng Rong.
The Tibetan Nuns Project announced that Shugsep Nunnery and Dolma Ling Nunnery held their annual graduation ceremonies earlier in April.
The Tibetan Nuns Project announced that nine Tibetan Buddhist nuns graduated from the year-long Tantric Studies program at Gyuto Tantric University.
The Sakyadhita International Association of Buddhist Women, a leading world body committed to transforming the lives of women in Buddhist societies, has extended its submission
Jungto Society, founded by Ven. Pomnyun Sunim, hosted a study tour for female monastics and activists from the International Network of Engaged Buddhists.
Myanmar’s Shan State Buddhist University hosted a two-day international conference at its campus in the city of Taunggyi, in Shan State, from 7–8 November.
The Tibetan Nuns Project (TNP) has announced the examination results for the record 144 Buddhist nuns who underwent the 2024 geshema examination process.
The Tibetan Nuns Project has reported on the success of its recent fundraising appeal for new math, science, and English textbooks for Buddhist nunneries.
Karen Greenspan visits Karma Drubdey Nunnery in central Bhutan, where female monastics are manifesting the rich heritage of cham ritual Buddhist dance
