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Yes, there are Buddhist nuns as well as monks. They're known as Bhikkhuni.
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Playboy, cosmopolite, social animal, womanizer, married man.
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In Buddhism, female Monks are called 'Bhikkhuni' The name bhikkhuni refers to a fully ordained Buddhist nun i.e. a woman who has taken higher ordination (upasampada) in the Buddhist monastic community. Bhikkhunis of the Theravada tradition observe the 311 precepts. They live a simple life, equal to that of a bhikkhu or monk, but quite different from that of other women. A bhikkhuni wears orange robes, shaves her head, lives near the Sangha (a monastic commnuity), learns and practises the Buddha's teaching and listens to Dhamma talks every 15 days.
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Buddhism
A Bhikkhu is one who has decided to give up the things of the world and join monastic life (or the sangha as it is called in Buddhism). Bhikkhu is the title for monks, while Bhikkhuni is the title for nuns.
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A Buddhist student is commonly referred to as a "disciple" or "follower" of Buddhism. In traditional Buddhist teachings, a student who has taken formal vows and is committed to following the Buddhist path is known as a "bhikkhu" (monk) or "bhikkhuni" (nun). These individuals undergo specific training and adhere to a code of conduct known as the Vinaya.
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According to SOWPODS (the combination of Scrabble dictionaries used around the world) there are 1 words with the pattern B-I--H---. That is, nine letter words with 1st letter B and 3rd letter I and 6th letter H. In alphabetical order, they are:
bhikkhuni
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According to SOWPODS (the combination of Scrabble dictionaries used around the world) there are 3 words with the pattern -----HU-I. That is, nine letter words with 6th letter H and 7th letter U and 9th letter I. In alphabetical order, they are:
bhikkhuni
dolichuri
strophuli
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According to SOWPODS (the combination of Scrabble dictionaries used around the world) there are 2 words with the pattern --I--HUN-. That is, nine letter words with 3rd letter I and 6th letter H and 7th letter U and 8th letter N. In alphabetical order, they are:
bhikkhuni
cliffhung
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According to SOWPODS (the combination of Scrabble dictionaries used around the world) there are 1 words with the pattern ---KK--NI. That is, nine letter words with 4th letter K and 5th letter K and 8th letter N and 9th letter I. In alphabetical order, they are:
bhikkhuni
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Fully ordained Buddhist nuns are called bhikkhunisand the monks bhikkhus. Chinese nuns possess the fullbhikkuni ordination, while Tibetan nuns do not. In Thailand, a country which never had a tradition of fully ordained nuns (bhikkhuni), there developed a separate order of non-ordained female renunciates called Mae Ji.
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According to SOWPODS (the combination of Scrabble dictionaries used around the world) there are 1 words with the pattern B-IK-H---. That is, nine letter words with 1st letter B and 3rd letter I and 4th letter K and 6th letter H. In alphabetical order, they are:
bhikkhuni
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According to SOWPODS (the combination of Scrabble dictionaries used around the world) there are 7 words with the pattern -H--K--N-. That is, nine letter words with 2nd letter H and 5th letter K and 8th letter N. In alphabetical order, they are:
bhikkhuni
cheekbone
chickling
chuckling
shackling
shadkhans
shankbone
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-H.H. the Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, India
His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama is the spiritual and political leader the Tibetan people.
-Jan Chozen Bays, USA
Jan Chozen Bays, MD, has studied and practiced Zen Buddhism since 1973.
-Ven. Norman Fischer, USA
Zoketsu Norman Fischer is a poet, Zen priest and teacher in the Soto Zen lineage of Shunryu Suzuki Roshi.
-Blanche Zenkei Hartman, USA
Zenkei Blanche Hartman began sitting in 1969 at the Berkeley Zen Center with Sojun Mel Weitsman and in San Francisco with Suzuki-roshi.
-Dharma Master Hsin-Tao, Taiwan
Dharma Master Hsin Tao is the founder of the Museum of World Religions, the President of The Global Family for Love and Peace, and the founder of the Ling Jiou Mountain Wu-Sheng Monastery on Taiwan's northeastern coast, which now houses nearly 100 nuns and monks.
-Ven. Bhikkhuni Kusuma, Sri Lanka
The Venerable Bhikkhuni Kusuma pioneered the re-establishment of the female Bhikkhuni Buddhist order.
-Ven. Prof. Jinwol Sunim, Korea
The Venerable Jinwol Sunim is the President of United Religions Initiative of Korea, Dean of Gwangmyeong Buddhist College in Cheongju, Korea, an Executive Council Member of the World Fellowship of Buddhists, and Professor of Buddhist Studies at the Seoul Graduate School of Buddhism.
-Ven. Sayadaw Ashin Nyanissara, Myanmar
The Venerable Ashin Nyanissara is a teacher of Buddhism and a humanitarian.
-Ven. Khandro Rinpoche, India
Venerable Khandro Rinpoche, the daughter of His Holiness Mindrolling Tichen, was born in Kalimpong, India in 1967.
-Ven. Phradharmakosajarn, Thailand
The Venerable Phradharmakosajarn is Rector of Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University (MCU), Regional Ecclesiastical Governor, and Assistant Abbot of Wat Prayoonrawongsawas, Bangkok.
-Ven. Karma Lekshe Tsomo, USA
Karma Lekshe Tsomo is an Assistant Professor of Theology and Religious Studies at the University of San Diego.
this is all i know but i think there's more :)
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There are a variety of names, depending on station. A general term for a monk who is a teacher of Buddhism is Lama. Tulkus -- reincarnations of previous great teachers -- are know as Rinpoche.
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Mae ji (sometimes transliterated mae chi) (Thai: à¹à¸¡à¹ˆà¸Šà¸µ) are Buddhist laywomen in Thailand occupying a position somewhere between that of an ordinary lay follower and an ordained monk. See link " Mae Ji." TÄrÄ or Ä€rya TÄrÄ, also known as Jetsun Dolma in Tibetan, is a female Buddha typically associated with Buddhist tantra practice as preserved in Tibetan Buddhism. See link "Tara" A Bhikkhuni(Bhiká¹£uṇī (Sanskrit) , Bhikkhuṇī (PÄli) or 比丘尼(Chinese characters), Thai: ภิà¸à¸©à¸¸à¸“ี, IPA: [pÊ°iksuniË]) is a fully ordained female Buddhist monastic. Male monastics are called Bhikkhus. See link "Bikkhuni."
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There are a lot of Buddhists out there, and they all have different views (there is no one "official" view).
Older traditions have (for some obscure reasons) had nuns in a position inferior to that of monks. As far as lay-practioners there was no line drawn between the value of men and women Buddhists.
Modern (mostly Western) forms of Buddhism generally incorporate men and women equally on all levels. Which makes sense when you understand that the Buddha taught we need to not cling to old views of the way the world works, but try to see things as they really are -- and since men and women are more the same than different, why should they be treated in any substantially different way?
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Ah, a feminine monk is a woman who has chosen to dedicate her life to spiritual practice and service, much like her male counterparts. She finds peace and fulfillment in her connection to the divine, and her presence brings a unique perspective and energy to the monastery. Just like every tree in the forest, each monk, regardless of gender, adds beauty and strength to the tapestry of life.
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yes....but with conditions. in fact siddhartha gautama's own aunt was a monk: "Buddha returns to the palace and Mahaprajapati, where Buddha's aunt -upon meeting Buddha- becomes the first woman to ordain, despite of the protest of some contemporaries. From this moment on women were admitted to the sangha. According to Indian tradition, however, they were separated and under the authority of male monks"[thebigview.com].
In short, yes, women can become Buddhist monks; however, they are of a lower ranking than male monks and are kept seperate. Technically, they are monks, but not full-fledged.
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According to SOWPODS (the combination of Scrabble dictionaries used around the world) there are 1 words with the pattern -UI---I. That is, seven letter words with 2nd letter U and 3rd letter I and 7th letter I. In alphabetical order, they are:
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A "Bhikkhu" is a fully ordained male monastic.
A "Bhikkhuni" is a fully ordained female monastic.
Typically, Buddhist clergy are defined by their extensive training, monastic lifestyle, vows, precepts undertaken, and rules of conduct contained in the Vinaya Pitaka (or "Basket of Discipline").
Refuge Vows
The official method of becoming a Lay (unordained) Buddhist is to take Refuge Vows (a.k.a. Triple Gem, Three Jewels). It follows then that Bhikkhus and Bhikkhunis have already taken these vows at some point in their life as a Buddhist. They continue to practice these vows when ordained. Versions vary slightly, but the following is one example of Refuge Vows (in English):
To the Buddha I go for refuge.
To the Dhamma I go for refuge.
To the Sangha I go for refuge.
For the second time, to the Buddha I go for refuge.
For the second time, to the Dhamma I go for refuge.
For the second time, to the Sangha I go for refuge.
For the third time, to the Buddha I go for refuge.
For the third time, to the Dhamma I go for refuge.
For the third time, to the Sangha I go for refuge.
These vows may be taken individually, or requested and received from an ordained Buddhist monastic.
Precepts
Lay Buddhists take Five Precepts along with the Refuge Vows:
1. I undertake the precept to refrain from taking the life of any living creature.
2. I undertake the precept to refrain from taking that which is not given.
3. I undertake the precept to refrain from sexual misconduct.
4. I undertake the precept to refrain from false and harmful speech.
5. I undertake the precept to refrain from consuming intoxicating drink and
drugs which lead to carelessness.
On special observance days, and often in retreats, Lay Buddhists may take or request Eight Precepts. These are the Precepts 1,2,4, and 5 above. Precept 3 (above), however, becomes:
3. I undertake the precept to refrain from any kind of sexual activity.
The following three are added:
6. I undertake the precept to refrain from eating at inappropriate times.
7. I undertake the precept to refrain from entertainment, beautification, and
adornment.
8. I undertake the precept to refrain from lying on a high or luxurious sleeping place.
An Anagarika (Lay Attendant or perhaps "Monastic Steward") in preparation to become ordained as a Bhikkhu or Bhikkhuni. An Upasaka or Upasika (a devout male or female lay follower, respectfully) typically would also undertake the Eight Precepts.
Precepts for Bhikkhus and Bhikkhunis
Ordained monastics are required to take Ten Preceptswhich are constituted of the following (or words to this effect):
1. To refrain from killing living things.
2. To refrain from stealing.
3. To refrain from sexual activity.
4. To refrain from lying.
5. To refrain from taking intoxicants.
6. To refrain from taking food at inappropriate times (after noon).
7. To refrain from singing, dancing, playing music or attending entertainment.
8. To refrain from wearing perfume, cosmetics and decorative accessories.
9. To refrain from sitting on high chairs and sleeping on luxurious, soft beds.
10. To refrain from accepting money.
Vinaya Pitaka or "Basket of Discipline"
In addition to the foregoing, the monastic community in Buddhism is required to follow an extensive "code" of conduct and discipline. There are 227 major rules for Bhikkhus and 311 major rules for Bhikkhunis.
A Note on References
Terms which appear as bolded text in the body of this answer may be used for searches in your internet search engine to lead you a wide variety of many explanations and much more detail than provided here.
If you are interested in learning more about Buddhism, you are always well advised to seek out an appropriate teacher with a Buddhist organization in your area. Any within reach are worth reaching for...
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President: Mahinda Rajapaksa (2005)
Ancient Sri Lanka
According to the MahÄvamsa, a chronicle written in PÄli language, the ancient period of Sri Lanka begins in 543 BCwith the landing of Vijaya, a semi-legendary king who arrived in the country with 700 followers from the southwest coast of what is now the Rarh region of West Bengal, India. After consolidating the power, he established the Kingdom of Tambapanni, near modern dayMannar. Vijaya is the first of the approximately 189 native monarchs of Sri Lanka, as described in various chronicles like Dipavamsa, MahÄvamsa, Chulavamsa and RÄjÄvaliya. (see List of Sri Lankan monarchs) Sri Lankan dynasty spanned over a period of 2359 years, from 543 BC to 1815 AD, until it came under the rule of British Empire
The Sigiriya rock fortress.
The Kingdom of Sri Lanka moved to Anuradhapura in 380 BC, during the reign of Pandukabhaya. Since then, Anuradhapura served as the capital of the country for nearly 1400 years. Pandukabhaya built the secondirrigation scheme in ancient Sri Lanka, the Abhaya tank(Basawakkulama reservoir). Ancient Sri Lankans excelled in various constructions such as tanks,dagobas and palaces. The Sri Lankan society underwent a major transformation during the reign ofDevanampiya Tissa, with the arrival of Buddhism fromIndia. In 250 BC, bhikkhu Mahinda, who is believed to have been the son of the great Mauryan EmperorAshoka, arrived in Mihintale, carrying the message of Buddhism. Mahinda's mission won over the monarch, who embraced the faith and propagated it throughout the Sinhalese population.[ The succeeding kingdoms of Sri Lanka would maintain a large number of Buddhist schools and monasteries, and support the propagation of Buddhism into other countries in Southeast Asia as well. In 245 BC, bhikkhuni Sangamitta arrived in Sri Lanka with the Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi tree, which is considered to be a sapling from the historical Bodhi tree under which Gautama Buddha became enlightened. It is considered the oldest tree in the world, with a continuous historical record. (Bodhivamsa)
Sri Lanka experienced the first foreign invasion during the reign of Suratissa, who was defeated by two horse traders named Sena and Guttikafrom South India.[44] The next invasion came in 205 BC by a Chola king named Elara. He ruled the country for 44 years. Dutugemunu, the eldest son of the southern regional sub-king, Kavan Tissa, defeated Elara in the Battle of Vijithapura. He built the second stupa in ancient Sri Lanka, Ruwanwelisaya and the Lovamahapaya. During its two and half millenias of existence, kingdom of Sri Lanka was invaded at least 8 times by neighbouring South Asian dynastys such as Chola, Pandya, Chera and Pallava.[ There had also been incursions by the kingdoms of Kalinga (modern Orissa) and from Malay Peninsula as well. Kala Wewa and the Avukana Buddha statue were built during the reign ofDhatusena.[
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