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Who was the first nun of Gautama Buddha?
Who was the first nun of Gautama Buddha?
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The correct option is B Gautami
Mahapajapati Gotami or Gautami was the stepmother of Gautama Buddha. She was also the maternal aunt of Buddha. After the death of Gautama's father Gautami directly approached Gautama Buddha for an ordinance. Initially, Buddha refused to that because women were not allowed in the Buddhist Sangha. But later he gave ordinance to her. Eventually, she became the first bhikkhuni or nun.
Mahapajapati Gotami or Gautami was the stepmother of Gautama Buddha. She was also the maternal aunt of Buddha. After the death of Gautama's father Gautami directly approached Gautama Buddha for an ordinance. Initially, Buddha refused to that because women were not allowed in the Buddhist Sangha. But later he gave ordinance to her. Eventually, she became the first bhikkhuni or nun.
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