Women's Ordination and Empowerment of Buddhist Women in Early Buddhism

Kritika Rana; Sonam Vijay

doi:10.56975/ijrar.v11i2.331668

January 1, 2026INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RESEARCH AND ANALYTICAL REVIEWSOpen Access

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Key Points

The aim is to explore how women's ordination influences the empowerment of women in early Buddhist communities.
Literature review of canonical texts and historical accounts
Analysis of socio-religious structures in early Buddhism
Examination of gender roles within Buddhist practices
Ordination provided women with greater religious authority and community roles
Empowerment led to enhanced social status for Buddhist women
Women played significant roles in early Buddhist teachings and practices

Implication

This analysis demonstrates the role of women's ordination in empowering women within early Buddhist traditions, suggesting significant social implications.

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