Statement of His Holiness the Dalai Lama on Bhikshuni Ordination in the Tibetan Tradition

Eminent Buddhist Leaders and Teachers kindly support the 1st International Congress on Buddhist Women's Role in the Sangha: Bhikshuni Vinaya and Ordination Lineages and have sent their recommendation:

• H.H. Somdej PraBuddhacarya
• H.H. Sakya Trizin
• H.H. the XVII. Karmapa Ogyen Trinley Dorje
• H.H. Drikung Chetsang Rinpoche
• H.H. Gyalwang Drukpa
• H. E. Dagyab Kyabgön Rinpoche
• H. E. Tai Situ Rinpoche
• Gyudme Khensur Rinpoche Geshe Ugyen Tsesten
• Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche
• Sera Jhe Khenpo Geshe Lobsang Palden
• Lama Thubten Zopa Rinpoche, FPMT
• Shechen Rabjam Rinpoche
• Letter of Ven. Dr. Henepola Gunaratana Nayakat Mahathera
• Master Sheng Yin
• Letter of Chinese Bhiksuni Association
• Willigis Jäger, Kyo-un Roshi