"bhikkhunis" seem unacceptable socially and traditionally in Thailand.

dhammanando_bhikkhu <dhammanando@...> wrote: Yong Peng:

> I do not quite understand the unique historical and cultural
> background to Thai Buddhism as much as I do Chinese Buddhism. I hope
> someone can explain the differences, if any, between a female monk and
> a nun.

In the article it seems that 'nun' is being used to translate 'mae chii' (a
white-robed Thai nun who observes the eight precepts), while 'female
monk' is the writer's designation for those women who claim to be
bhikkhunis.

Best wishes,

Dhammanando Bhikkhu








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