The upcoming Gathering is exclusively planned, targeted, and designed for this international population of monastics.
Ordained Tibetan Buddhist Nuns who come from non-traditional Tibetan Buddhist cultures encounter a unique set of challenges in upholding their vows and robes. There needs to be a conscious effort to raise awareness to these particular challenges which can be reframed as unique opportunities for the Dharma to manifest in non-traditional cultures. However, before this can happen, it is essential to inform laypeople, especially those practicing in non-Tibetan Buddhist cultures, about these unique challenges and how they can contribute to providing greater support.