Mahāprajāpatī Gautamī

First female Buddhist nun

Mahāprajāpatī Gautamī was a prominent female figure in the life of Siddhartha Gautama, the founder of Buddhism. She was a member of the royal family and was known for her exceptional beauty and intelligence. She was also known for her strong will and determination. According to legend, she was the first woman to attain enlightenment under the Bodhi Tree, and she went on to become a leading figure in the early Buddhis...