Thai girl inspires Buddhist nun programme
Not many women are ordained as Buddhist nuns, and even fewer are allowed to join religious orders.
Published On 27 Aug 2012
It is common practice for Buddhist boys to become monks as part of their adult development. Not many women, however, are ordained as Buddhist nuns, and even fewer girls are allowed to join religious orders.
Yet one young girl’s calling in Thailand is making a difference.
Al Jazeera’s Florence Looi reports from Bangkok.
Source: Al Jazeera