The Closing of the Monastic-Lay Divide in Modern Buddhism
Justin Whitaker
29 December 2021
Navigating modern Buddhist life as a layperson
Ajahn Vayama, Pioneering Australian Buddhist Nun, Dies Aged 70
Justin Whitaker
25 November 2021
The devoted Buddhist nun and beloved teacher passed peacefully this week
Canada’s Great Wisdom Buddhist Institute Wins Residential Building Approval After Opposition
Justin Whitaker
16 June 2021
The nuns attribute the win to their hard work and…
Bhikkhunī – Buddhism, Sri Lanka, Revolution: A Film on the Epicenter of Theravada Female Ordinations
Raymond Lam
2 April 2019
An interview with Polish-born filmmaker Małgorzata…
Women of Buddhism
Buddhistdoor Global
31 December 2018
Special Issue 2018: The stories, experiences, and…
Challenges in Mix-gendered Monasteries
Ven. Chang-Hwa, Ph.D.
18 December 2018
The role of gender in monastery governance
On Bhikkhunī Ordination by Bhikkhu Analayo: An Interview with Bhante Kusala
Harsha Menon, MA, MFA
7 December 2018
Bhante Kusala translated Bhikkhu Analayo’s latest…
International Women’s Day: Celebrating the Women of Buddhism
Anne Wisman
8 March 2018
Paying tribute to the achievements of…
Why Education Matters: Improving Female Empowerment and Health Practices in Nepal
Sónia Gomes
1 September 2017
Inadequate access to sanitation and hygiene affects women and girls disproportionally, especially those of a disadvantaged socio-economic status in developing countries. There seems to be
Buddhistdoor View: A Tribute to Women of All Buddhist Traditions
Buddhistdoor Global
30 June 2017
A hope of securing full participation for women in the…