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 1 1|          become the nucleus of a women's practice center that has
 2 1|       unburdening the heart. The women practicing at the center
 3 1|          came to visit, and more women began to join the community.
 4 1|          recently on the role of women in Buddhism, but it is interesting
 5 1|          opportunities for other women to practice as well, socio-historical
 6 1|   socio-historical books on Thai women in Buddhism make no mention
 7 1|          related to the place of women in Buddhism are discussed. ~
 8 1|       social roles to which many women Buddhists in different countries
 9 1|     actual practice of Buddhism. Women sense this primarily in
10 1| ordination opportunities open to women in Theravadin countries
11 1|       with the nunnery, and many women find that they prefer the
12 2|   Although the opportunities for women to practice in Thailand
13 2|        open to those few men and women prepared to break the bonds
14 2|         practice open to men and women at any particular time.
15 2|       students' teachings. Among women, the major practice tradition
16 2|     herself has passed away, the women at her center still listen
17 2|      lead to its demise, and the women at Khao Suan Luang are faced