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Heart and Soul: Becoming a Buddhist Bhikshuni in Bhutan

The Documentary Podcast

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Empowering Women Through Buddhist Ordination in Bhutan

This chapter delves into the experiences of women, especially nuns, in Bhutan's Buddhist traditions, addressing the challenges they face and the implications of full ordination. It highlights the evolving status of female practitioners and the ongoing quest for social change amid traditional beliefs and contemporary movements for women's empowerment.

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