The lives of two women separated by 2,500 years converge in 2026, revealing the enduring struggle for women’s autonomy and leadership
Reflections on the 13th Sakyadhita Conference from 2013 and lessons for women working for Mahaprajapati’s vision and gender justice
From Himalayan villages to Western monasteries, newly ordained Gelongmas share reflections of gratitude, responsibility, and joy after receiving full ordination in Bhutan
A look at rural village life in Bhutan and the local practices and rituals that bind communities and preserve folk culture
A young woman tells her story of her transformation from studious learner of languages to female monastic walking the Burmese path
The role of the Buddha’s stepmother in transforming the Buddha’s early movement by helping to establish the women’s order is unsurpassed
The festival will conclude with the full bhikkhuni ordination of more than 250 nuns, only the second such ceremony in Bhutan’s history
How the ancient Buddhist sources depicted educated women has ramifications for how we should envision the reborn women’s sangha today
A comprehensive deep dive into the Theravada Vinaya’s nuances around the ordination of women on validity, legality, and legitimacy
The occasion marked Rev. Karen Do’on Weik taking the title of roshi and dedicating herself to teaching future generations
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
Residents of the monastery are welcoming locals to view the new monastery and learn more about the people who live there and the teachings they offer
