Question

In Buddhism, nuns are called ______.

Options

• bhikku

• bhikkuni

• sadhvi

Answer 1

In Buddhism, nuns are called bhikkuni.

Explanation:

The Buddhist system of education was conducted through Buddhist monasteries (viharas). The centre of the Buddhist system of learning revolved around the Order (Sangh) of monks (bhikkus); later Buddha permitted the entry of women as nuns (bhikkunis). Admission into the Order of monks (bhikkus); later Buddha permitted the entry of women as nuns (bhikkunis).