Buddhism and Women
Dharmacharini Dhammadinna wonders whether the current debate over the ordination of women into the Theravada Sangha is missing the point.
Does Buddhism treat women as second-class citizens? Dr B. R. Ambedkar, founder of the Indian Mass-conversion Movement, thought not. Dharmacharini Padmasuri explains.
Dharmacharini Vidyasri believes that Buddhist women must make more effort to communicate their spiritual experience.
Feminism is a powerful, significant force in Western society. Gunabhadri explores its links with the spiritual life.
Religions have often treated women as second class citizens. Vajrapushpa investigates the position of women in Buddhist tradition, and in the WBO.
On other FWBO websites
Dhammadinna on Women and Friendship
Dhammadinna celebrates friendship between women and reflects on the benefits and difficulties encountered in her own experience.
Maitreyi on Feminism and Buddhism
Is Buddhism inherently patriarchal? Maitreyi explores this question through a survey of feminism and the women’s movement which she relates to Buddhist practice in the UK.
Can motherhood be a support for a woman’s individual and spiritual development? Vajrapushpa writes on motherhood as spiritual practice.
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