Guruma Dhamma Vijaya

Guruma Dhamma Vijaya, a Nepali Buddhist nun and scholar, shares her life journey from a Newar childhood in Kathmandu to her extensive training in meditation traditions. She discusses her transition from Vajrayāna to Theravāda Buddhism, inspired by feminist ideals she encountered during her studies in the USA. Guruma offers insights on meditation techniques, emphasizing breath awareness as the essence of practice, and highlights the challenges faced by bhikkhunīs in Nepal. Her reflections illuminate the intersection of spirituality and social change.