Views on Women: Buddhism

In Theravada Buddhism women cannot become Buddha while Mahayana Buddhism can become Buddha.

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• FALSE

In nunhood, Theravada is commonly accepted with active nun communities while Mahayana Buddhism is rare and restricted.

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• FALSE

In Theravada Buddhism women has little opportunity to become role models while Mahayana Buddhism has more opportunity to become role models.

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• FALSE

In Theravada Buddhism women has more chances for religious leadership while Mahayana Buddhism has few chances for religious leadership.

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• FALSE

Everyone in Mahayana and Theravada are advocating greater gender equality in Buddhist practice.

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• FALSE