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Buddhist Nuns at monastery in Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh Today, however, the landscape is changing, thanks to the growing presence and activism of Buddhist nuns in the region. These women are challenging long-held beliefs about the role of women in Buddhist practice and carving out new spaces for themselves within the tradition. In doing so, they are defying patriarchy and upholding the dharma, the Buddha’s teachings on the path to liberation. At the forefront of this movement is the Jangchub Choling Institute, also known as Gyangong Ani Gompa, a Buddhist nunnery located in the town of Tawang of Arunachal Pradesh. Founded in 1993, the nunnery has become a hub for Buddhist education and practice, attracting women from across North East India and beyond. Today, it is home to over 200 nuns, making it one of the largest and most influential institutions of its kind in the region. Legend has it that Merak Lama Lodroe Gyatso had a sister who was a nun. As no woman could reside ...