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Fighting for identity papers, Lankan nuns pursue gender equality

On: March 13, 2020

Colombo,March 13, 2020: News that Buddhist nuns have been denied identity documents in Sri Lanka made world headlines recently, exposing a complex reality that reflects unequal gender dynamics in monastic life. “The media has distorted the whole issue,” Buddhist preacher Rajitha Viduransi told Arab News, referring to a December reportContinue Reading

Buddhist monks, nuns on 2,500-km cycle journey

By: Matters India

On: July 29, 2016

In: National

They want to highlight environmental issuesContinue Reading

20 Buddhist nuns set to become first generation of women professors

By: Matters India

On: November 17, 2015

In: National

Dharamsala: Nearly three years ago, the Dalai Lama came out with a perfect prescription for the first time in history to empower Buddhist nuns. His decision encouraged them to take up doctorates in philosophy. The first batch of 20 Buddhist nuns are set to become the first generation of womenContinue Reading