Keeping record on the unfolding of the Bhikkhuni issue in Thailand.March-July, 2003 * March 8, 2003 International Women's Day International Women's Day (IWD) is marked on March 8 every year. It is a major day of global celebration for the economic, political and social achievements of women. , Senator Rabiebrat was awarded "Outstanding Woman of the year" by World Fellowship of Buddhists The World Fellowship of Buddhists (WFB) is arguably the largest and most influential international Buddhist organization. It was founded in 1950 in Colombo, Sri Lanka by representatives from 27 nations. (WFB WFB Warhammer: Fantasy Battle (game) WFB World Fellowship of Buddhists WFB Wells Fargo Bank WFB William Frank Buckley (founder and editor of National Review Magazine) WFB WorkFlow Builder ) for her effort to support ordination of women In general religious use, ordination is the process by which one is consecrated (set apart for the undivided administration of various religious rites). The ordination of women . * March 11, 2003 Senator Rabiebrat headed her study group, presented her report for a public hearing on "Bhikkhuni" at the Parliament: Some people who came with an intention to protest, after having heard her presentation of a thoroughly researched work, admitted that they have to agree with her findings. They further wished her a success to pursue her support on ordination of women. * March 14, 2003 Pra Bhavanavisuddhikhun, a senior monk in Rajburi province received the Bhikkhuni warmly in the presence of more than a hundred monk residents. He also gave an introduction to the monks about the possibility of establishing the bhikkhuni sangha sangha: see Buddhism. sangha Buddhist monastic order, traditionally composed of four groups: monks, nuns, laymen, and laywomen. Established by the Buddha, it is the world's oldest body of celibate clerics. . * March 18, 2003 The newly ordained or·dain tr.v. or·dained, or·dain·ing, or·dains 1. a. To invest with ministerial or priestly authority; confer holy orders on. b. To authorize as a rabbi. 2. bhikkhuni-Dhammananda paid a respect and made an offering of books to Somdej Pra Puddhacaraya (Wat Saket) at a temple in Rajburi. Sheasked for blessing and offered her service to the sangha. The Somdej is the most senior monk in the country, a no. 1 candidate to be the next Sangharaja. The Somdej received her warmly. * April 6, 2003 Ven.Maha Theri Voramai Kabilsingh celebrated her 95 birthday, and oldest living bhikkhuni in Thailand. Lasst year she was recognized by the World Fellowship of Buddhist as an outstanding Buddhist women who was courageous and paved the way for ordination of women in Thailand. * April, 2003 Senator Sunee In-Chat was appointed director of a Buddhist group with an aim to support the status of ordained women. * May, 2003 The Council of Elders Council of Elders may refer to: In politics:
adj. 1. Of, concerning, or befitting a senator or senate. 2. Composed of senators. sen committee. The report is a result of a 6-month study, with research and interviews of scholars, monks, nun, lawyers who speak both for and against the revival of ordination. of women. The report recommends that the government should support the ordination of women and they did not find anything against Dhamma vinaya as generally believed. * May, 2003 The report on "Bhikkhuni" is now being circulated and made available to the public in both book form and CD. This is the first step to provide Buddhist education on the controversial. issue. * May 11, 2003 Nine bronze statues of Maha Pajapati Theri (height 84 cms.) were casted and blessed at Songdhammakalyani Temple, centre for the bhikkhuni sangha in Thailand. They will be distributed to various centres and nunneries both in Thailand, U.S.A. and other countries. * July-October, 2003 There will be a group of international bhikkhunis who will be invited and stay together as a sangha during this coming vassa for, training and practice at Songdhammakalyani temple, the bhikkhunis centre. This will be the first time in the history of Thailand The history of Thailand begins with the migration of the Thais from their ancestral home in southern China into mainland southeast Asia around the 10th century AD. Prior to this Mon, Khmer and Malay kingdoms ruled the region. to have a sangha of bhikkhunis staying for the vassa. |
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