Hi,
> Could you give some more details about the first Chinese Bhikkhuni ordination originally stemmed from Sri Lanka? In Chinese Buddhist community it seems no Chinese Bhikkhuni mentions about this historical event. <
See:
"Restoring the Order of Nuns to the Theravaadin Tradition" by Senarat Wijayasundara
http://www.saigon.com/~anson/ebud/ebdha184.htm > Could you tell us to what caste the Siam Nikaya belong? <
Goigama caste (farmer's caste), biggest and highest caste in Sri lanka - involed in agriculture. You can search for the 'sects' eg. "Siam / Siyam Nikaya " etc. or just "goigama caste" using one of the serach engines. Some info. can be found. I believe Piya will tell you more or elaborate further.
Best wishes,
Rahula
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