Full Ordination for Nuns

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Reviving Bhikshuni Ordination

In the Theravada and Tibetan Buddhist traditions, women have not had access to full bhikshuni ordination until in recent years. Venerable Thubten Chodron is one of the first fully ordained nuns in the Tibetan tradition and has been involved with the movement to revive the bhikshuni ordination for many years.

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Theravada Tradition

The situation of bhikshunis in the Theravada tradition.

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Tibetan Tradition

Ongoing efforts to revive the full ordination for women in the Tibetan tradition.

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