The millennial nuns practicing a forbidden skill

In the inherently patriarchal Buddhist tradition, women are considered inferior to men. But the nuns of the 900-year-old Drukpa Lineage in Nepal are challenging stereotypes by developing exceptional physical and mental strength. These nuns are the only female order to practice the deadly martial art of Kung Fu.

Video by Alice Carfrae

Senior Producer: Camelia Sadeghzadeh

9 November 2023

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