Women’s Ordination, Past and Present
A cofounder of the Sakyadhita International Association of Buddhist Women reflects on the progress that has been made toward full ordination for women—and the challenges that still remain.
Karma Lekshe Tsomo
Karma Lekshe Tsomo has been a Buddhist nun since 1977 and is the editor of Sakyadhita: Daughters of the Buddha and Buddhism Through American Women's Eyes.
Are We There Yet?
Ven. Karma Lekshe Tsomo reflects on the role of women in Buddhism and the work that still needs to be done.
Opportunity or Obstacle?
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Podcasts
A Call for the Full Ordination of Women
In this episode of Life As It Is, Karma Lekshe Tsomo discusses her work advocating for women’s education internationally and her hopes for the future of women’s ordination.
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