Outstanding Women in World Buddhism

In recognition of the United Nation's International Women's Day March 8, 2002, an international committee of Buddhist clergy, scholars and laity convened to select and honour Outstanding Women in World Buddhism. Seven female spiritual leaders and a temple in Taiwan received awards for their outstanding contributions to Buddhism.

 The names of the awardees.

• Mae chee Khunying Kanitha Wichiencharoen
• Khun Mae Dr. Siri Krinchai
• Bhikkhuni Dr. Gotami (Dr Prem Suksawat)
• Bhiksuni Guong Saeng
• Reverend Helen Jandamit
• Bhiksuni Thubten Chodron
• Bhiksuni Dhamma Master Cheng Yen
• Bhikkhuni Voramai Kabilaingh
• Nuns of the International Relations Department - Fo Guang Shan Temple