Sociology of early Buddhism
UPSC Archival Analysis
Exam Year
2010
Evidence Source
LinkID: HIS_PHI_2010_59 Ref: Chapter 4: Thinkers, Beliefs and Buildings
The entry of women as a 'Bhikshuni' into the Buddhist Sangha was allowed by Gautam Buddha at-
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Gautama Buddha allowed women to enter the Sangha as Bhikshunis at Vaishali. This decision was made after the persuasion of his disciple Ananda.