Journey to the Buddha’s Homeland: Rediscovering Pilgrimage Sites in Nepal
Wendy Garling
6 February 2023
Exploring sites of significance from the Buddha’s lifetime, then and today
Bhutan Nuns Foundation Shares Updates on BNF Training & Resource Centre for Buddhist Nuns
Craig C Lewis
13 January 2023
The Bhutan Nuns Foundation, which works to educate and empower Buddhist nuns, has shared some updates on the foundation’s new Training & Resource Center.
Ven. Thubten Chodron Gives First In-person Teachings in Singapore Since the Pandemic
Craig C Lewis
9 January 2023
The revered American Buddhist monastic Ven. Thubten Chodron returned to Singapore in December, where she gave her first public teachings since the pandemic.
Tibetan Nuns Project Announces 10 New Geshema Graduates at Ceremony in Bodh Gaya
Craig C Lewis
22 December 2022
The Tibetan Nuns Project (TNP) recently shared the news that 10 Tibetan Buddhist nuns were awarded geshema degrees at a conferment ceremony in Bodh Gaya.
Buddhistdoor View: New Theravada Bhikkhuni Ordinations a Cause for Joy
Buddhistdoor Global
17 December 2022
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
The Path of Engaged Buddhism in a Divided World: An Interview with Ven. Pomnyun Sunim
Craig C Lewis
8 December 2022
The Korean Seon master Ven. Pomnyun Sunim shares his perspective on engaged Buddhist in the recent 20th Biennial Conference of the International Network of Engaged Buddhists
Engaged Buddhism: 20th Biennial INEB Conference Concludes in South Korea with a Commitment to Action, Peace, and Change
Craig C Lewis
1 November 2022
SEOUL, South Korea – The 20th Biennial Conference of the International Network of Engaged Buddhists (INEB), jointly organized with Jungto Society, concluded in Seoul on
Engaged Buddhism: 20th Biennial INEB Conference Commences in South Korea
Craig C Lewis
27 October 2022
MUNGYEONG, South Korea – Following an intensive two-day meditation retreat led by the revered Korean Seon (Zen) master and engaged Buddhist Venerable Pomnyun Sunim, the 20th
Buddhistdoor View: 21 June – Auspicious Conditions to Grow the Bhikshuni Order
Buddhistdoor Global
2 July 2022
Why the ordination of women on the summer solstice in Bhutan is so important
142 Buddhist Nuns Receive Full Ordination at Landmark Ceremony in Bhutan
Craig C Lewis
22 June 2022
In a historic step toward realizing greater equality within the monastic institutions of Buddhism, His Holiness the Je Khenpo of Bhutan on Tuesday presided over
Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo Announces Retirement from In-Person Teaching
Justin Whitaker
20 April 2022
The teacher and inspiration for countless Buddhist women will continue her work at her monastery in India
Pioneering Female Buddhist Monastic Ven. Dr. Bhikkhuni Kusuma Dies Aged 92
Craig C Lewis
30 August 2021
A leading light and role model for Theravada bhikkhunis around the world