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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St Andrews Encyclopaedia of Theology
2025-08-01
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| Online Access: | https://www.saet.ac.uk/Buddhism/BuddhistNunsinMyanmar |
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