Women in Buddhism
Mitra Bishop Roshi talks about her new book and moving away from the one-size-fits-all notion of Zen practice.
Rediscovering Buddhism’s Motherland
A new and first-of-its-kind pilgrimage traces the steps of Mahaprajapati Gautami, the Buddha’s adoptive mother.
Inside the 18th International Sakyadhita Conference
An unexpected feature underscored the care that went into this annual event, this year drawing 3,000 women.
The Rebel Nun and Her Extra-Large Begging Bowl
The Buddha’s response to one nun’s controversial actions illustrates a middle way between condemnation and neglect.
Dr. Paula Arai, the First Eshinni and Kakushinni Professor of Women and Buddhist Studies, Wants to Help the Field of Buddhist Studies Heal
The new position aims to recognize the central role that women have played in the development of Buddhist thought and practice.
A Fierce and Tender Clarity
When it comes to working with anger, the only way out is through.
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Leaving the Palace
Buddhism, womanhood, and the problem of the self
The International Women’s Meditation Center Foundation Honors Outstanding Women in Buddhism
In celebration of International Women’s Day, the award recognizes 20 Buddhist women, including Martine Batchelor and Pamela Ayo Yetunde.
Shugendo Everywhere
How two women ascetics practice outside the limits of a sacred mountain and the gender barriers that forbid them access
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