Tenzin Palmo, who is almost 80 years old, is a well-known writer, practitioner, and advocate of female empowerment and equality in Buddhism. Originally from Britain, she founded the nunnery Dongyu ...

and women who are part of Jataka narratives. Tara, a powerful Buddhist goddess, appears only a thousand years after the Buddha, five centuries after the first Buddhist art. This is part of a new ...

As we celebrate Buddha Purnima 2025 on May 23, a day of spiritual renewal for Buddhists worldwide, it’s essential to remember the women who have walked the path of enlightenment alongside the ...

Buddhism: A Journey through History” presents a rich tapestry of thematic stories that span topics such as the law, philosophy, war and governance. These narratives will surprise and engage readers ...

These women served in the military and advised on ... both Taghbah and Chinese cultures had become deeply familiar with ...

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Jeong Kwan – her Buddhist name – isn’t your average monk. Her temple cooking has been endorsed by famed chef Éric Ripert of Le Bernardin in a 2015 New York Times profile written by food ...