We would like to keep this page a dynamic page further articles will be posted over time. If any of the links are broken or any of these articles belong to you and wish that they be removed please let me know. I'm not sure where all articles have come from, I've tried to link to the place where it has come from where known. | Out of print books regarding Bhikkhunis  It is often assumed that all women must spend two years training as a sikkhamānā (trainee) before ordaining as a bhikkhunī.This article looks at what this really means. For a more in depth study see the Sikkhmana website This new work by Bhante Sujato includes ground-breaking research examining the origins of Buddhist sectarianism. The work brings together textual and archaeological sources to paint a new picture of the relationships between the schools, especially those of the existing Vinaya lineages. Paper presented at the discussion panel with HH Dalai Lama on the final day of the First International Congress on Buddhist Women’s Role in the SanghaA technical discussion of Vinaya terminology regarding bhikkhuni ordination, suggesting that certain aspects of the bhikkhuni Vinaya texts were preserved in oral tradition of the bhikkhunis themselves, separate from the main redaction tradition of the bhikkhus. An essay on the construction of bhikkhunis as embodied in the early scriptures. The life of the Buddha is designed as a hero myth, and this frames the the origin story of bhikkhunis in mythic, rather than historical, terms. A conversation with a sceptic. “Gotami’s Story” is a two-part work containing a short history and analysis of a Buddhist story followed by a translation of the story itself. Jonathan S. Walters introduces the story with a short recounting of significant events in Indian history, thereby giving some background information to which the reader can relate the narrative. The ASA has been asks to provide advice and support on the troubling topic of nuns and rape Dipavamsa Bhikkhuni Highlights Selected exerts with summaries and comments from The Dipavamsa: An Ancient Buddhist Historical Record, Translated by Hermann Oldenberg. First published in Berlin, 1879 The Revival of Bhikkhuni Ordination in the Theravada Tradition This article shows the standpoint of the conservative and progressive and gives both viewpoints. This article by Ven. Bhikkhu Bodhi also has in the appendix of a translation of part of the Milindapañha Aṭṭhakathā, a commentary done by Ven. Jetvan Sayadaw (Ven. Mahasi's teacher) which expresses his support for Bhikkhuni ordination. This Article has also been translated into Thai and can be downloaded here. The Revival of Bhikkhuni Ordination in the Theravada Tradition, Oral presentation given in Germany by Bhikkhu Bodhi The First Chinese Bhikkhunis pdf Translations from the historical records preserved in the Chinese canon, telling of the arrival of bhikkhunis in China from Sri Lanka. A submission to the ongoing dialogue on bhikkhuni ordination in the three main traditions, prepared for the Tibetan Committee of Western Bhikkhunis. Bhikkhuni vinaya studies -[electronic version] Bhikkhuni vinaya studies -[book order]A collection of essays about women roles and rules as depicted in the bhikkhuni vinaya - by Bhante Sujato The participation of women in the renunciate life. Ordination lineages in the three traditions: a contribution towards understanding. Information about Bhikkhuni ordination done by Bhikkhus alone -By Bhante Sujato A large variety of articles on the topic of Bhikkhunis and nuns. The Present Status of the Bhikshuni Ordination The Committee of Western Bhikshunis Infomation about the The Committee of Western Bhikshunis of His Holiness the Dalai Lama Introducing Full Ordination for Women into the Tibetan Buddhist Tradition By Bhiksuni Thubten Chodron. Research Regarding the Bhiksuni Ordination Lineage A Response Regarding The Lineage Of Bhiksuni Vinaya by The Committee Of Western Bhiksunis Regaining a Lost Legacy: The Restoration of the Bhikkhuni order in Sri Lanka Reclaiming the Robe A Buddhist View of Women: A comparative Study of the Rules for Bhiksunis and Bhiksus A brief analysis of the Pratimoksa Sutra How Menstrual Taboos Reflect and Sustain Women's Internalized Oppression Could
the Buddha really have taught this Sutra where women were in hell for
polluting the deity of the earth with the blood the women had shed
during the birth of their children? Problems with Bhikkunis in the Pali Vinaya Ordination: Sakyadhita’s Heritage from the Buddha The salvation or spiritual liberation of women in Jainism Controversy between the two major sects of Jainism about spiritual liberation of women in Jainnism Statement from His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama Regarding the Bhikshuni Ordination Inaccuracies in Buddhist Womens's History A New Possibility Thai Buddhism and Patriarchy A means to Achieve Bhikshuni Odrination Thai Buddhism, only boys get educational support from the temples as novices Why the bhikkhunis have more rules Than the bhikkhus? A Brief History of Bhiksuni Ordinationin India, Nepal, Bangaledesh, Sri-Lanka, Burma, Thailand, Cambodia & Laos, Malayasia & Indonesia, China, Korea, Vietnam, Japan, Mongolia, Tibet, Bhutan, Ladakh, Zanskar and Taiwan The Appearance of Korean Nuns in History Thesis Content Study of womens ordination 4 part Vinaya (Dharmagutipa) in Chinese Women in Myanmar should be inspired to Attain Arahatship by Sayadaw U Zayyathena Tibetan nuns find time for education in an Indian exile |