Women in Buddhism
A shared statement from Heartwood Mandala remembers her as a true kalyanamitta whose “fearless compassion paved the way for so many people.”
Why I Became a Nun at 23
Venerable Gotami on the transformative power of the dhamma
Renunciation Without a Category
Ajarn Tritrinn, a transgender Thai renunciant, is carving a new path for monasticism beyond gender norms.
The Discipline of Compassion
Zen teacher Anna Maria Shinnyo Marradi on mushotoku, women in Zen, and acting without self-interest
The Generosity of Offering the Body
The guiding teacher of Heart Sangha on the connections between generosity, motherhood, and chöd
CultureMagazine | Sacred Sites
The Lady Buddha Atop Monkey Mountain
Vietnam’s tallest Buddha statue
Rooted like Teak: The Growing Strength of the Thai Bhikkhuni Sangha
Long excluded from Theravada society, a network of female monks is quietly transforming Thailand’s religious landscape.
Into the Wild
Lama Willa Baker on how a more expansive path can bridge ancient teachings and modern challenges
Buddhist Women Gather to Discuss Ordination, Social Justice, and Solidarity
The 19th Sakyadhita Conference brought together 400 participants in Kuching, Malaysia, to address issues facing Buddhist women.
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