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Bhikkhunī
A bhikkhunī is a fully ordained female monastic in the Buddhist tradition. In early Buddhism, the bhikkhunī saṅgha was established by the Buddha during his lifetime, beginning with Mahāpajāpati Gotamī, his aunt and foster mother.
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Aranya Bodhi Hermitage | Dhammadharini Monastery
Aranya Bodhi Hermitage | Dhammadharini Monastery
www.dhammadharini.net
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Dhammadharini Monastery | California
Dhammadharini Monastery | California
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Charlotte Buddhist Vihara | North Carolina
Charlotte Buddhist Vihara | North Carolina
www.charlottebuddhistvihara.org
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Carolina Buddhist Vihara | South Carolina
Carolina Buddhist Vihara | South Carolina
carolinabuddhist.org
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Aloka Earth Room
Aloka Earth Room
alokavihara.org
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Alliance for Bhikkhunis - Alliance for Bhikkhunis
Alliance for Bhikkhunis - Alliance for Bhikkhunis
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