Theravada's Nuns

[thaibebop]

I am looking for some recent news regarding the status of Nuns within the Theravada Tradition. I had once heard they were not allowed and then heard that was bieng debted and even heard once that in Thailand nuns were allowed to practice again. Can someone please give me an update?

[camerata]

I am looking for some recent news regarding the status of Nuns within the Theravada Tradition. I had once heard they were not allowed and then heard that was bieng debted and even heard once that in Thailand nuns were allowed to practice again. Can someone please give me an update?

Check the topic "Future Of Bhikkhuni Ordination" a few days ago.

[billzant]

Here is the link to the abovementioned thread:-

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/index.php?sh...132121&st=0

Hope you are keeping well,

All the Best

Bill Z

[thaibebop]

Thanks alot guy.

[gregybn]

I currently teach one of the THREE ordained female bhikkunis in Thailand - to the best of my knowledge there were four, but I understand one has just recently de-robed.

My student's name is Ven. Silananda - although I also call her Phra Nanda.

She is enrolled in BA studies in the International Buddhist College in Khlong Ngae, Songkhla.