bhikkhuni

British

/ ˈbiːkuˌni /

noun

a fully ordained Buddhist nun

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Etymology

Origin of bhikkhuni

Pali, literally: beggar

Example Sentences

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In Sri Lanka, the bhikkhuni order was established in the 3rd century B.C. following Buddhism’s introduction from India but later disappeared due to foreign invasions and other factors.

From Seattle Times

So in 2003, Dhammananda Bhikkhuni flew to Sri Lanka to be ordained, and returned as Thailand's first female monk.

From BBC

His consort, Queen Anula, had invited Sanghamitta to come and establish the Bhikkhuni branch of the Order.

From Project Gutenberg

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