Myanmar’s Military Sentences Aung San Suu Kyi to Two Years in Prison
This marks the first verdict on almost a dozen charges. Plus, a Vietnamese nun helps immigrants in Japan, and two Thai Buddhist leaders pass away.
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The Story of One Burmese Nun
The story of a Burmese nun persecuted because of her choice to ordain
Why Are Myanmar Nuns Not Granted the Same Respect as Monks?
Due to patriarchy, nuns have to struggle to live with dignity.
Kung-fu Nuns: Empowering Women in Nepal
Nuns at the Druk Gawa Khilwa Abbey in Kathmandu have begun kung-fu classes. The BBC reports: Rupa Lama, a 16-year-old nun from India, says kung fu helps her concentrate. “It’s good for our health. Meditation is…
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