Women of Other Faiths

Using common values contained in their respective teachings, women of all religious traditions can work together and collaborate in many areas especially peace building and women’s empowerment. Collectively women of all faiths can learn from each other’s struggles and histories, while showing support for women’s religious leadership roles worldwide. Please contribute to this archive by suggesting women of all faiths to be featured through our recommendation form.

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Asayo Horibe

no photo available Buddhist Leader

Empress Wu Zetian

no photo available First and only female emperor of China

Mahaprajapati

no photo available Aunt of Siddhartha Gautama, established first order Buddhist nuns

Moshan Liaoran

no photo available Zen abbess

Pema Chodron

no photo available Tibetan Buddhist teacher

Yeshe Tsogyal

no photo available Exemplary female figure in Tibetan Buddhism
This feature will enable you to find women of other faiths leaders by their country. If you cannot find a particular woman that you are looking for, please let us know by completing our “Recommend Women of Other Faiths” form and check the site again in the near future as we actively expand this section of the portal with your suggestions.
This search feature will enable you to find women of other faiths leaders by entering the keyword(s) of your choice. If you cannot find a particular woman that you are looking for, please let us know by completing our “Recommend Women” form and check the site again in the near future as we actively expand this section of the portal with your suggestions.