Bhikkhuni and Western Sangha split

by Sanitsuda Ekachai, Bangkok Post, October 12, 2009

Bangkok, Thailand -- The late forest monk and meditation master Luang Por Chah was a true visionary.

Bhikku Bodhi's letters on the nun ordination in Perth

The Buddhist Channel, Nov 11, 2009

With respect to suggestions received from our readers, we hereby re-publish the 2 letters send by Bhikkhu Bodhi to Ajahn Sujato with regards to the Ordination of Nuns in Perth, Australia on September 2009. As a guide, the first letter dated Nov 3 was a letter of support, but three days later on Nov 6, Bhikkhu Bodhi issued a retraction. The two letters were first published on: http://sujato.wordpress.com/

The Buddhist Channel: Why the imposed "silence" on the Wat Pah Pong / Bhikkuni Ordination issue

by Lim Kooi Fong, Editorial, The Buddhist Channel, Nov 8, 2009

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia -- On November 6, 2009, the Buddhist Channel imposed an editorial decision which contravened its mission statement, which is "Free Inquiry, Right Speech, One Dharma".

Open Letter To All From Ajahn Brahm On His Exclusion by Wat Pah Pong

The Buddhist Channel, November 8, 2009

Perth, Australia -- A Theravada Bhikkhuni Ordination was held in Perth on Thursday 22nd October. The decision to proceed with the Bhikkhuni Ordination was finalised only on 20th September 2009, when the Committee of The Buddhist Society of Western Australia unanimously gave their support.

Why Ajahn Brahmavamso was excluded from the Wat Pa Phong Sangha

The Buddhist Channel, Nov 5, 2009

The following is a statement from Wat Pa Nanachat, explaining their reasons for the expulsion of Ajahn Brahmavamso from the Wat Pa Phong Sangha

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia -- Receiving ordination as a bhikkhu  in Thailand, entails acceptance of the authority not only of the Vinaya, but also that of the Mahatherasamakom, (the Thai Sangha's governing body) and the laws of the land.