Buddhist Nuns in Myanmar

In Myanmar, Buddhist nuns are recognized as part of the sangha (Buddhist monastic community) and are commonly referred to as thila-shin, meaning a disciplined and virtuous female practitioner. They occupy their own social and spiritual role distinct from, but deeply connected to, Buddhist monks and...

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Main Author: Hiroko Kawanami
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: St Andrews Encyclopaedia of Theology 2025-08-01
Series:St Andrews Encyclopaedia of Theology
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Online Access:https://www.saet.ac.uk/Buddhism/BuddhistNunsinMyanmar
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