Women and Buddhism

Date and Time: Thursday, 10 July 2025, 3:30pmAdd to Calendar 10/07/2025 15:30 10/07/2025 19:00 Asia/Kolkata Women and Buddhism Must check for Details and on Event day before visiting -
https://www.delhievents.com/2025/07/film-women-buddhism-india-international-centre-lodhi-estate.html C.D. Deshmukh Auditorium, Main Building, India International Centre (IIC), 40 Max Mueller Marg, Lodhi Estate, New Delhi-110003, IndiaDD/MM/YYYY

Entry: Free (Seating on First-Come First-Served Basis)

Note: Call 011-24619431 (IIC) to re-confirm any last-minute change or cancellation of the event.

Venue: C.D. Deshmukh Auditorium, Main Building, India International Centre (IIC), 40 Max Mueller Marg, Lodhi Estate, New Delhi-110003, India

Venue Info: Events | About | Map | Nearest Metro Stations - 'Khan Market(Vilolet Line)' & 'Jor Bagh(Yellow Line)'

Area: Lodhi Road Area Events

Event Description: Women have been part of Buddhism since the 5th century BCE, when they were ordained as bhikkhunis and led nunneries despite a patriarchal culture. Over time, restrictions ended full ordination in many regions, and female monastic lineages declined. However, in some countries, women continue to receive full ordination and run their own nunneries and teaching centres, preserving the spiritual legacy of early female practitioners.

Screening of two films followed by discussions

At 15:30

The Geshema is Born (56 mins; 2019, English)

Directed by Malati Rao

Followed by discussion with Dr Kaveri Gill, Senior Fellow, Centre for Excellence in Himalayan Studies, Shiv Nadar University

At 17:30

White Robes, Saffron Dreams (44 mins; 2013; English)

Directed by Teena Gill 

Followed by a panel discussion moderated by Teena Gill with Dr Uma Chakravarti, Historian and film maker; Shantum Seth, mindfulness teacher and peace builder; and Dr Renuka Singh, sociologist and Director, Tushita Mahayana Meditation Centre, Delhi

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