she was born in Skopje‚ now capital of the Republic of Macedonia‚ but at the time part of the Ottoman Empire. –wikipedia.com She came from a wealthy family‚ and could easily have lived a comfortable life‚ but she gave it all up to become a Catholic nun and devote her life to the poor. During her lifetime‚ she had many achievements; here are just some of the awards which she won: In 1976 she won the Pacem in Terris Peace and Freedom Award‚ In 1979 she was the Nobel Peace Prize Winner‚ In 1985
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of women was subordinated upon the creation of the Order of Nuns by the Buddha. In the Cullavaga text‚ Mahaprajapati (the aunt and mother-figure of the Buddha) asked the Buddha to create an Order of Nuns (bhikkhuni) after he had created an Order of Monks (bhikku). She asked three times‚ with his answer being no upon each request. Finally‚ upon the intervention of his male cousin and attendant‚ the Buddha agreed to allow an Order of Nuns to be founded. Nevertheless‚ in doing so‚ he stated that women
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could become a Buddhist nun and if he could ordain her‚ he replied‚ “Yes of course”. On the 24th july‚ 1964 she was ordained and became Drubgyu Tenzin Palmo. She was only the second Western woman to become a Tibetan nun. Fredi Bedi was the first. It was here in Dalhousie India that Tenzin Palmo had her first‚ first hand experience of gender inequality or here she witnessed the sexiest views present in Buddhism. Women were not given access to the same teachings as monks‚ nuns where seen as a distraction
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them has their own positive impact on my writing. But the person that has the biggest influence on my writing is my English teacher when I was in my primary school. I used to address her as Sister Wee. That is what everyone called her since she is a nun. She is a typical Chinese that have that pairs of famous small Chinese-looking eyes. She taught me English for six years since I was seven until twelve years old. Along that period of time‚ I have countless of unforgettable memory with her. Sister
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It has been said “age is merely a number”. That is certainly true when describing Sister Aileen Trainor. She has lived a full and gratifying life and she is not done yet. She is an amazingly witty‚ smart‚ and spiritually connected woman who has shown those around her that age has no limits. It is her sense of humor and astute perception of when to use it that puts patients‚ family members‚ and fellow caregivers at ease‚ often providing tremendous comfort in times of emotional and physical distress
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numerous convents had lost their spiritual focus because of the Lutheran preaching’s. Some women were placed in convents against their will because of their families not being able to afford the high marriage dowries (Wiesner‚ 211). Therefore‚ many nuns took advantage of this freedom and "threw of their robes and habits" (68)‚ wore secular clothing and jewellery‚ entertained visitors‚ ate fancy food‚ and left the convent to visit their family and friend (Wiesner‚ 210). The reformation sought to close
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decrease of Greek and Latin literacy. There were some learning going on in the homes‚ but the Monasteries served as a purpose to educate those who were not as fortunate to have home teaching. Medieval universities were also established. Why do monks and nuns give up a “normal” everyday life in exchange for a life dedicating yourself to only God and the Church? We have heard many times people say‚ “It is because that is what God has called me to do.” What are the other reasons? Why do some people become
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Monks of Wyoming? yes What is his vision for the monastery? He wishes to take the 13 monks who are living in a small home used as a makeshift rectory and move to a nearby ranch that would accommodate 30 monks‚ a gothic church‚ a convent for Carmelite nuns‚ a retreat for visitors‚ and a hermitage; essentially wants to create a new Mount Carmel in the Rocky Mountains Acquiring a large parcel of land and making a new Mount Carmel “We beg your prayers‚ your friendship and your support that this vision‚
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in the Rocky Mountains. His vision of transforming the small brotherhood of 13 monks living in a small home used as makeshift rectory into a 500 acres monastery that would include accommodations for 30 monks‚ a Gothic church‚ a covert for Carmelite nuns‚ a retreat center for lay visitors and a hermitage presented a formidable challenge. He realized that his vision of purchasing the ranch would require careful planning and execution. For the Wyoming Carmelites‚ coffee sales were means of support from
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Teresa was a charity worker‚ but she was so much more. As a religious woman‚ Mother Teresa showed the world that through prayers‚ devotion‚ and selflessness‚ that even in the worst of times that there is still hope. She left a legacy as a hardworking nun. Mother Teresa changed the world by being a devoted missionary leader‚ and left as a saint‚ religious figure‚ and one of the greatest humanitarians of the century. The childhood of Mother Teresa was impactful on her religious life. She was on a field
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