Wednesday, December 10, 2014

International Bhikkhuni Day, 2014 (Part 17)

Honouring Eminent Asian Buddhist Women in the Modern Era
D. Courage and Resilience in Spiritual Practice in Challenging Conditions

 3.  China - Ven Ching Chien (292- CE) and Ven An Ling Shou (300– CE) were the first two ordained nuns in China in the face of objections from a bhikkhu. For An Ling Shou, she faced objections from her family members as well. 

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