The Role of Garudhamma in Buddhist Nuns' Conduct
…ced doubt about the rule that a nun must be given advice (ovāda)
and pointed out her bad behaviors (pavāraṇā) by a monk. Based on the
evidence in the Pāli canon, I make a clearer definition and objection of e…
This paper examines the role of garudhamma in guiding the conduct of Buddhist nuns, highlighting their importance as norms rather than customs. It discusses the issues raised by a monk regarding advic