EPISODE · Jan 4, 2026 · 16 MIN
Season 2:Episode 4| Women Walking the Path: Feminism, Buddhism, and the Power of Persistence
from HerStance · host Sandra Koelle/Mindful Marketplace LLC
In this HerStance episode, we honor Mahāpajāpatī Gotamī, the first Bhikkhunī and the woman who opened the Buddhist path to women. Through a feminist lens, we explore her persistence, spiritual authority, and lasting legacy—challenging patriarchal narratives in Buddhist history and re-centering women’s wisdom, resistance, and liberation on the path.
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This HerStance episode highlights Mahāpajāpatī Gotamī, the first Bhikkhunī and the woman who opened the Buddhist path to women. Through a feminist lens, we explore her persistence, leadership, and spiritual authority—and how her legacy challenges patriarchal narratives within Buddhist history. Mahāpajāpatī’s story reminds us that women have always sought liberation, even when access to the path was denied. This episode re-centers women’s wisdom, resistance, and awakening on the Buddhist path.
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Season 2:Episode 4| Women Walking the Path: Feminism, Buddhism, and the Power of Persistence
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