Women in Buddhism
Empress Suiko
A profile of the Empress Suiko, who ruled Japan at the end of the 5th and beginning of the 7th century. Under her rule, China recognized Japan and Buddhism flourished.
Pema Chodron Quotes
Quotations from Buddhist teacher Pema Chodron, director of Gampo Abbey in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia.
Bibliography on Buddhism for Feminists
A compilation of written works on women and Buddhism.
Female Buddhas and Bodhisattvas in Tibetan Buddhism
An explanation of buddhas and bodhisattvas in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition, plus an extensive list of female figures in that tradition.
Negative Depictions and Positive Contributions of Women
Article by the Rev. Patti Nakai on the images and roles of women in Theravada Buddhism, especially in early Buddhist history and Theravada texts.
Outstanding Women in World Buddhism
Buddhist from Thailand, Ven. Chatsumarn Kabilsingh Ph.D. Samaneri, lists notable Buddhist women. He is the author of "Thai Women and Buddhism," 1991.
Position of Women at the Time of the Buddha
Buddhist from Thailand, Ven. Chatsumarn Kabilsingh Ph.D. Samaneri, summarizes the position of women in ancient India at the time of the Buddha. He is the author of "Thai Women and Buddhism," 1991.
Power and Participation of Women in Mahanyana Buddhism
The Rev. Patti Nakai outlines the role and images of women in the later Buddhist movement, Mahayana Buddhism, in Northern India, China, and Japan.
Prajapati, the First Buddhist Nun
Article by the Rev. Patti Nakai on women and early Buddhism, in this section focusing on Prajapati.
Shinran and the 35th Vow
The Rev. Patti Nakai looks at Buddhism in the Japanese tradition, through examining the attitudes and writings of Shinran.
Suggested Readings on Buddhism and Women
William Bodiford lists books on Buddhism and women and on feminist issues in Buddhism.
Women in Buddhism: Questions and Answers
Buddhist from Thailand, Ven. Chatsumarn Kabilsingh Ph.D. Samaneri, answers common questions about women and Buddhism. He is the author of "Thai Women and Buddhism," 1991.