We would like to express our solidarity with all those taking any and all peaceful steps to bring an end to both forms of violence, racism and sexism. As Buddhist nuns, we have been reflecting on and speaking out on both; we invite you to do the same, and to explain why.

One of our nuns (Lhundup Damcho) has given a talk at Hamburg University, entitled "Hierarchy and Gender in Buddhist Monasticism." Here is the abstract for the talk: The nature of Buddhist social organizations has been