tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10698887.post112757582028645534..comments2023-10-22T18:25:39.688+08:00Comments on The View from Taiwan: Buddhist Nuns in TaiwanMichael Turtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17974403961870976346noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10698887.post-1127654405231897632005-09-25T21:20:00.000+08:002005-09-25T21:20:00.000+08:00I haven't read the article in full, but the strong...I haven't read the article in full, but the strong order of nuns is not just important for Taiwan. They have had a considerable influence on Buddhism throughout the world. <BR/><BR/>Buddhism is as patriarchal a religion as any. Throughout Buddhist history nuns have always played a secondary role to monks. Whether this reflects the teachings of Shakyamuni Buddha or simply reflects the inherint prejudice of his followers is open to debate. <BR/><BR/>The order of nuns actually died out in the southern Buddhist countries. The unbroken lineage only survived in China and is now strong in Taiwan and Korea. <BR/><BR/>The nuns in Taiwan have played a key role in supporting the reestblishment of the bhikkhuni lineage in the southern Buddhist countries. In particular they have successfully restored the lineage in Sri Lanka. The lineage is also being reestablished in Thailand although it is at an earlier stage there.Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13061413827755873948noreply@blogger.com