About Bhikkhuni Dr. Lee

Bhikkhuni Dr. Lee, a co-founder from the U.S., along with Rattanavali, a Bhikkhuni, established the Outstanding Women in Buddhism Awards. The concept for these awards was conceived in March 2001 following the attendance of the nuns at two events: the Outstanding Women’s Awards in Thailand organized by Dr. Suteera Vichitranonda, Director of the Gender and Development Research Institute supported by a UNIFEM grant from the United Nations, and a keynote address given by Venerable Bhikkhuni Dr. Lee at the United Nations to commemorate International Women’s Day on March 8, 2001.
Bhikkhuni Dr. Lee, a co-founder from the U.S., along with Rattanavali, a Bhikkhuni, established the Outstanding Women in Buddhism Awards. The concept for these awards was conceived in March 2001 following the attendance of the nuns at two events: the Outstanding Women’s Awards in Thailand organized by Dr. Suteera Vichitranonda, Director of the Gender and Development Research Institute supported by a UNIFEM grant from the United Nations, and a keynote address given by Venerable Bhikkhuni Dr. Lee at the United Nations to commemorate International Women’s Day on March 8, 2001.
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Outstanding Buddhist Women for 2024

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2024