śikṣamāṇā
Buddhist female novice trainee, whose training period is 2 years and supervised by both a monk and a nun, before being ordained as a śrāmaṇerī
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śikṣamāṇā
Summary
śikṣamāṇā is a religious figure[1].
Key Facts
- śikṣamāṇā's instance of is recorded as religious figure[2].
- śikṣamāṇā was followed by śrāmaṇerī[3].
- śikṣamāṇā is a type of Buddhist clergy[4].
- śikṣamāṇā is a type of nun[5].
- śikṣamāṇā is a type of nígū[6].
- śikṣamāṇā is part of seven classes of disciples[7].
- śikṣamāṇā's described by source is recorded as A Dictionary of Chinese Buddhist Terms[8].
Body
Definition and Type
śikṣamāṇā's instance of is recorded as religious figure[2]. Recorded subclass of include Buddhist clergy[4], nun[5], and nígū[6].
Use and Application
śikṣamāṇā is part of seven classes of disciples[7].