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The Ananda Bhikhuni Ordination

In October 2003, seventeen women received the higher ordination as Buddhist nuns or Bhiksuni (Sanskrit) or Bhikhuni (Pali) at the Shakyamuni Buddhist Centre in Canberra, Australia. Inside you can read Lama Choedak Rinpoche’s introduction to the higher ordination and the stories of some of those who received ordination.
• The First Bhikhuni (Gelong-Ma) Ordination in Australia
• Why I became a Nun, by Ani Thubten
• Becoming a Buddhist Nun, by Ani Rinchen
The Ananda Bhikhuni Ordination

Sister Ayya Khema

25 Aug 1923 - 2 Nov 1997

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Hidden Spring: a Buddhist Woman Confronts Cancer

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Buddhist Studies: Buddhism & Women

• Buddhist Studies: Buddhism and Women mainpage

• Outstanding Women in Buddhism

• Women in Buddhism – Question & Answers

• The Position of Women at the Time of the Buddha

Other Websites

• Women Active in Buddhism Website

• The ‘Sakyadhita’ website

• More Women’s Links

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