Lives of the Nuns: Biographies of Chinese Buddhist Nuns from the Fourth to Sixth Centuries
Shih Pao-ch'ang
This book contains the biographies of 65 Chinese women who were Buddhist monks in early China. It is a great read for anyone interested in Buddhism or women in religion.
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Page 15 - Mahâprajâpatï] nuns throughout the succeeding generations have ascended the stages of the Buddhist path and realized the fruits of spiritual practice. These illustrious examples of the religious life are like the sun passing through the sky, shedding light and warmth on all.