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Twenty-six Tibetan nuns expelled from nunnery

by Lion's Roar Staff| November 18, 2014

Twenty-six Tibetan nuns expelled from nunnery

Twenty-six nuns have been expelled from their nunnery in eastern Tibet. According to a release from the Dra-Sog-Drisum Association–a group of Tibetan exiles in India–Chinese officials cracked down on the nunnery in September because it refused to denounce the Dalai Lama. The crackdown–which comes as part of a “patriotic education” campaign–led to the nuns’ removal. For […]

Women in Buddhism Study Initiative, University of Hamburg

by Michael Haederle| May 13, 2014

Women in Buddhism Study Initiative, University of Hamburg

Bhikkhu Analayo spent many years poring through the voluminous discourses of the Pali canon, trying to unravel an enduring mystery. What, he wondered, was the Buddha’s true view on the ordination of female monastics, or bhikkhunis?

Guest post: Sravasti Abbey nuns conduct first traditional, three-month monastic retreat ritual in Tibetan tradition in North America

by Bhikshuni Thubten Chonyi| January 27, 2014

Guest post: Sravasti Abbey nuns conduct first traditional, three-month monastic retreat ritual in Tibetan tradition in North America

Bhikshuni Thubten Chonyi reports on the first traditional monastic retreat ritual in the Tibetan tradition in North America.

Tibetan nuns receive support and encouragement from HH the Dalai Lama

by Lion's Roar Staff| November 14, 2013

Tibetan nuns receive support and encouragement from HH the Dalai Lama

His Holiness the Dalai Lama recently met with a large group of Tibetan nuns, following a one-month intensive debate session.

Building a Place for the Theris

by Jan Willis| January 21, 2013

Building a Place for the Theris

Jan Willis reports on a fundraiser to help preserve 13 unique statues of female practitioners at a Thai nunnery.

Central Tibetan Administration’s Department of Religion and Culture approves geshema degrees for nuns

by Lion's Roar Staff| May 24, 2012

Central Tibetan Administration’s Department of Religion and Culture approves geshema degrees for nuns

At the Central Tibetan Administration, it was unanimously decided that Tibetan Buddhist nuns will finally be able to receive geshema degrees.

Breaking Through

by Amy Yee| February 11, 2012

Breaking Through

After twenty-one years of intensive study, Kelsang Wangmo, a German-born Tibetan Buddhist nun, has become the first woman to receive the prestigious geshe degree. In this report from 2012, Amy Yee recounts her unlikely and courageous journey.

Meet (and hear) Nepal’s Ani Choying Dolma, aka “The Singing Nun”

by Lion's Roar Staff| December 22, 2011

Meet (and hear) Nepal’s Ani Choying Dolma, aka “The Singing Nun”

Known as “The Singing Nun” in her home of Nepal, Ani Choying Dolma has recorded twelve albums and performs at festivals throughout the world.

Tibetan Women’s Association commemorates Tenzin Wangmo

by Lion's Roar Staff| October 24, 2011

Tibetan Women’s Association commemorates Tenzin Wangmo

Tibetan Women’s Association held worldwide “solidarity actions,” in commemoration of the self-immolated of Tibetan nun Tenzin Wangmo.

Controversy in Nepal after rape of Buddhist nun

by Lion's Roar Staff| July 20, 2011

Controversy in Nepal after rape of Buddhist nun

This event has raised controversy throughout Nepal, whose government were being asked to give free treatment and compensation to the nun.

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