Traditionally, women didn't have much a role in Buddhism. The books were all written by monks, for other … - Tenzin Palmo

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Tenzin Palmo

Traditionally, women didn't have much a role in Buddhism. The books were all written by monks, for other monks. So the general view of the feminine was rather misogynistic, with women playing the role of the forbidden other, waiting to pounce on innocent little monks! In that society, it was hard for women to become educated and get the deeper teachings and really become accomplished.

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