The millennial nuns practicing a forbidden ancient skill - BBC REEL

[@CFinch360]

"Man who says it should not or cannot be done should not interrupt woman doing it". Rock on, women, rock on.

[@AkshayKumar-vg2pi]

FAKE NEWS , kung fu is not banned for female monks ,there where female monks who invented new kung fu styles

[@monikerx]

@@AkshayKumar-vg2pi No, it's not "FAKE NEWS." Kung Fu has been off limits to women - in Nepal - for over 200 years.

[@monikerx]

They are inspiring.

[@Delinae]

@@recliningbuddha from your example of the buddha, it's clear that knowing martial arts doesn't automatically lead to the person abusing it. There are other teachings and structural factors that will make the practitioner choose other ways out of conflict.

[@viperfwarlock]

I love this quote!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@ErykaSoleil]

These women are awesome, and I'm glad to see a news piece on them.

[@SolomonSage]

They had a netflix show about nuns and this i guess people accepted it so they changed their minds way to be loving kung fu people.

[@SolomonSage]

@Egg T being christian is about sharing the truth not just being loving budism is a way of life its more a religion christianity is a faith thats truth there buddah wont save u when u die obly christ will we have multiple witnesses and evidence tying what happenee in the bible to be truth famous scientists including newton , benjamin franklin and so on studied the word of god their is faith and truth witch i serve witch is of god and man and religion witch is man made to suite peoples needs budism is religion not truth your talking to a man who spends half of his day doing constant research i know what im talking about.

[@SolomonSage]

@Egg T buddhist people are pecefull people i thought this was a christian post i think i responded as a christian post sorry i went to bed at 9 its midnight now half asleep

[@SolomonSage]

@Egg T buddist are peacefull people but being peacefull doesnt mean you arent strong im a man of peace im not weak i am a man of peace cause i can afford to be so being a peacefull person doesnt mean u wont defend whats importsnt to u understand no matter the power the grace or wisdom we all are all human and share the same concousness if u cut me or i cut you both of us would still bleed we all are differnt yet the same 😊

[@SolomonSage]

Nuns are no different i think its fine way to go world has a little less sexism in it but power right now is out of control hell im working on myself so i can guide the church to a better place the world finally has freedom but at the same time its gone metaly insane just live life my dude 😊

[@claritatzinatbakhsh7723]

You what? I am a 65 years old mother and a grandma but, I do some simple Qigong and kung fu exercises and I feel Great! I do it for vitality health. I admire these Nuns. Bravo!!!! It doesn't matter how old we are if you can you can do it! Why not? Those exercises are GOOD for mind and body. Instead of making a negative comments do it and learn compassion and respect. ❤️🙏

[@Trund27]

Excellent comments!! Than you for sharing this!! Blessings to you and yours

[@nenisguevaragomez8122]

Where can I learn more about those excercise you practice?

[@claritatzinatbakhsh7723]

These are my teachers; Lee Holden you can start with Morning Qi gong 10 minutes, Qi gong Meditation Monk teacher you may select any of 10 minutes qigong to start with. Brain Education tv, on my days off I do several of the exercises. I always have the immunity boost exercise daily. I have my daily routine that I do regularly for prevention most especially since the pandemic of covid-19.

[@saphirstone17]

I love Qi Gong too! I admire the nuns: spiritually and physically strengh..the way to enlightment 🙏

[@lindamaemullins5151]

👍❤️🥰

[@sisokun6614]

Let's appreaciate how they have the educational infrastructure to teach them english in that remote place. I feel like that really shows their commitment to for one enable the message to be spread, but also for the nuns to venture out into the world intependently.

[@prisonguy9572]

I worked as an English teacher to Buddhist monks about 20 minutes drive from this place. It is not that remote as it seems in this video and with 10 minutes by car you can be in the city centre of Kathmandu. Most teachers were Western volunteers like me but there were local teachers as well. Bascially the young monks have their own school inside the monastery where they get taught subjects like maths, english, some basic science etc. so most monks (except for the older ones) speak english to some degree. I can't speak for this particular monastery but the one where I worked the young monks were mostly orphans or children from very poor families that couldnt raise these kids themselves. The monastery also functioned as a sort of boarding school to these children and once they finished their education they had the choice to leave the monastery to venture into the world on their own. The english being taught was to make them more independent and to give them a bigger chance of building themselves a future on their own in the modern world, especially in a tourist-dominated economy like Nepal.

[@SrijaBotlaguduru262002]

It’s in kathmandu Nepal it’s definitely not a remote place

[@prisonguy9572]

@@SrijaBotlaguduru262002 nope, probably about 30 minutes from KTM international airport if memory serves. It looks a bit remote in the video but it's just on the edge of the suburbs

[@sariosario6631]

Kathmandu is a capital city its never remote, it sounds like you said a city like New Delhi, Moscow, London are remote

[@Iquey]

That is very smart and thinking ahead for these women. I hope more of the world sees that giving women and girls more choices, free will, and opportunity is the way forward.

[@firebird3639]

These ladies speak so well and choose the best words when talking.

[@mamamememoo]

Esp when u remember this is not their first language yet they speak it well.

[@delpthepath127]

I felt like their accents were a bit some type of African English vs the Chinese accent. That’s how it sounded to me. Both accents are beautiful. The eloquent articulation of the ideas combined with the accents make me feel like I should be paying to watch this.

[@delpthepath127]

@Susmita Chutloji makes sense now

[@georgegrant6796]

I wonder if they have had education abroad, in the West. Local nuns or monks in China for example, don't speak english at all, with very rare exception. I wonder why it's so different with Tibet, which is largely considered a part of China.

[@oliviaharris3959]

You’re meaning to say that articulate well.

[@IndigoNoetic]

I love that females throughout the world are becoming more empowered, and this is a very beautiful example.

[@farimb2380]

Women ruled allover the world, for some reason only western countries had backward thinking of not allowing women to read, study, fight or rule, good thing it's changing a lil bit, but if you look up traditions, various countries in the world etc, you'll see women even were presidents, queens, diplomats

[@TBONE82]

Hope you still feel the same when transgender woman dominate sports...😱

[@budakdk]

@@farimb2380 Western countries????? 😅 which planet do you live on

[@lancehobbs8012]

Actually Buddha in his lifetime ordained his own aunt as the first female nun approx 2500 years ago . We aren't catholics 😀

[@lancehobbs8012]

@@farimb2380 oh really ? the queen of England is a woman , margaret thatcher, prime minister of new zealand is a woman , i could go on and on

[@nh5903]

They are a blessing and an inspiration to women...and men, showing a passion for their faith, gender, community and environment.

[@AkshayKumar-vg2pi]

FAKE NEWS , kung fu is not banned for female monks ,there where female monks who invented new kung fu styles

[@monikerx]

@@AkshayKumar-vg2pi No, it's not fake news. Kung Fu has been off limits to women in Nepal for over 200 years.

[@PriyadarshiniChowdhury]

​​@@monikerx culture usually inducts such hateful segregation. but I'm glad to see knowledge without bounds being reclaimed again here.

[@kuma1939]

It is great to see & hear how Buddhist nuns are getting on with their lives, actively sharing their beliefs in this life & selflessly spreading love & wisdom through their training & hard work! Buddha bless you /\

[@don1982A]

What’s the harm on practicing & keeping a tradition if there’s no harm done to anyone at all. Amazing way of keeping oneself fit. Powerful women.

[@safaltagurung5676]

As being a Nepali. I was shocked seeing Kathmandu in the caption. I didn't know about them. But I'm so happy that I saw it. So proud!!

[@rinchhensherpa6972]

Same here. Born and raised in Ktm never heard of such amazing Kungfu nuns. Nepali media needs to inform the public on these matter rather than useless politics and reality shows.

[@Nawongyonten-yp4fz]

Nepal must be a Buddhist country. Not a Hindu. Hinduism makes it poor and backward.

[@ElvenEarthTenders]

About damn time! Restrictions only realistically apply to an individual's abilities. You can't say, "men can't do..." or "women can't do..." because we're all capable of different levels of things. I'm glad this generation is more open to equal opportunities.

[@magpiesneedle2575]

Such proud, strong, powerful women enhancing their spiritual lives and those who are not part of the nunnery. I feel such respect for them. I will now have to learn more about this beautiful addition to their lives as Buddhist nuns.

[@alexlamas4884]

As a Kung Fu instructor I am so inspired by these strong and insightful women. I hope they spread there Kung Fu to many nunneries and gain merit for their incredible martial art mastery.

[@rosehill9537]

They have such a heart of service and compassion. Teaching young women to protect themselves is amazing. They are just incredible.

[@richcreamerybutter6640]

I'm showing this the next time they say you fight like a girl

[@audreydoyle5268]

Ooh, there's a song called fight like a girl by Zolita. It's a pretty empowering song

[@katrinkasanfranciscobayare7364]

Lol

[@theythemgae9025]

@@audreydoyle5268 was just gonna comment that! Such a great song!

[@alexandralistarh5287]

You should probably fight less often

[@maxcovfefe]

Their shaved heads reminded me of women fighting breast cancer (all forms of cancer really, and not just women, but I digress)... "Fight like a girl" really encompasses that female warrior strength. Men have their own kind of warrior strength to empower them as well, but it's much more socially accepted and expected, while with women it breaks so many tropes and ignores so many "rules" and "norms." Women warriors need to be allowed their space to be awesome.

[@Yours_sincerely_thedreamer]

They are activists for a better world in their own beautiful way. 🌱❣️

[@Trund27]

@@MarcyGarcia-ho3 Oh my lord - you need to get out more, son. Maybe try giving to others?

[@harambeegardens8705]

A better world. 'Bout time. 😊

[@Mm-ks4dr]

These nuns are totally awesome, they are truly exemplary for all women and girls. Thankyou

[@achillelalonde]

As a man, I would like to thank you and acknowledge you for your courage in breaking with male traditions and views about women. The time has come for change. Blessings on your journey. 🙏

[@divenursok]

People fear the divine feminine.

[@morinagonzalez5752]

Yes! That's why their demonize it!!!!

[@lindamaemullins5151]

👍❤️

[@fuhtsgeorge7663]

They fear the truth, one that has been veiled for too long.

[@mireyasantos-alonso5752]

Lovely

[@jonoda894]

No we don't. But this has nothing to do with divine.

[@ajve8181]

Head nun Lopen Jigme Tingdzin Zangmo is goals. Major respect.

[@Nakitzalepotice]

"Kung Fu is an art which is not only designed for men" True 💕

[@-nvmanyhow1436]

Indeed. For example, Wing Chun, a style of kung fu that Bruce Lee practiced was developed by a woman Yim Wing-chun and her teacher had also been a woman, a Shaolin Buddhist nun and abbess Ng Mui.

[@debzdoyle7638]

@@-nvmanyhow1436 well said my friend, well said.

[@kstang9441]

Great ladies, these nuns. I admire them. I may not a nun, but being a Buddhist, I will practise compassion and trust Buddha's blessings

[@xiqueira]

That is all that matters.

[@reynierguerrero8244]

I am very grateful to be able to see this video of how Buddhist nuns are helping to adapt the dharma, to evolve the dharma, it is time for incredible things like this to happen to help all beings and to reach out every each one of them. 🙏

[@miatarraf3414]

Absolutely incredible women. I hope they can continue to spread this message of compassion and empowerment to their community for years to come. 💕

[@QueenMuser]

So this is where Kyoshi warriors come from!

[@leolam5035]

China is a country of viruses China is a big country of lies

[@entertainmentprime101]

We found them.

[@snailkid1778]

I was thinking the same thing! XD

[@shristibhattarai2344]

@@leolam5035 this is Nepal's documentary what are you talking about ?

[@pomken_seed8326]

Kyoshi warriors are primarily based on Japanese culture though, with the tessenjutsu (fans) and make-up.

[@ASNHits]

Bravo! These girls and nuns are incredible and awe inspiring. Thank you very much for always pushing the limits, doing your part in changing the stereotypes and challenging long held beliefs of male superiority! Many hugs and blessings 👍

[@mosess2279]

ASNHits don’t know about the nuns but my wife is the law and pretty sure there is no such thing as male superiority!

[@CommonPurpose1]

male superiority is it from hollywood, a new block buster film ?

[@Rosee27]

@Mr. Davenport talking about physical ability of women yeah they can carry baby for 9 months and they give birth to baby also can breastfeed baby and men cant do that . Even women have strong immunity and longer life span than an average men. Every gender has their own physical ability which is equally important

[@StimParavane]

This is untrue. Classic feminist oppression narrative. There are no victims in Buddhism.

[@AkshayKumar-vg2pi]

FAKE NEWS , kung fu is not banned for female monks ,there where female monks who invented new kung fu styles

[@369circlesGen]

Love them. So good to hear and see that they are teaching children. Powerful warriors of light.

[@601salsa]

Epic. If monks can do kung fu so can nuns. Love it. I hope these nuns continue their progress

[@MsLiveLaughLoveUK]

Thank you for bringing this story to the masses..

[@DLC1325]

The movements with the fans are INCREDIBLE. So beautiful!

[@jackwhite3934]

This is lit, nun shall mess with the nuns

[@stanleyho8009]

No. Hahha. No. BAD PUN

[@ddoubleu170]

*none* You can spell it correctly. It’s still going to be pronounced the same way.

[@boredcoke]

@@ddoubleu170 Their spelling was intentional. It’s called a pun. A play on words if that makes sense

[@socorrorocha2687]

@@ddoubleu170 i Hope you're joking, because the first Guy is

[@motorvehicle1330]

I love the pun lol

[@SageRosemaryTime]

This is so positive I'm almost unable to express. Life affirming at it's best . We Need this video and more like it. We NEED these women and more like them : )

[@DancingErica333]

Wow so incredible and inspiring! Thank you for sharing their stories. I hope more journalists and news stations interview nuns

[@karynnmackinnon3975]

This is awesome! All women should train this way or in some other martial arts program. The human race is stronger with empowermed women.

[@aliceberethart]

I agree. I trained karate for man tears.

[@aliceberethart]

*many years

[@kairabanzon3928]

@@aliceberethart was that intentional 😂

[@SolomonSage]

Just dont let your ego dump you down sttength is an amazing thing but more importantly is kindness honesty loyalty and truth the essence of how a man should be have nowadays but men have fogotten this i think its wonderfull woman take martail arts but its not reaaly needed if you want to defend yourself against a man unless a man hits you best not to hit him back

[@sandking588]

Please. Women these days are more concerned about their phones, money, and being lazy. Hats off to these women. 99.9%

[@anissofia3745]

This is beautiful and inspiring to watch! "One day, I hope men and women will be same" , spoken from a nunnery this is so uplifting!

[@scarletfaith3147]

What an amazing story. Thank you for bringing it to us.

[@LeezPgh]

This is the best of humanity.

[@maryhjort7318]

This is really, really wonderful on so many levels.

[@Kindandhopeful]

Physical and spiritual balance is absolutely necessary and this is such a delight to see ..so proud of these women! 🙏

[@marinaloulli3452]

That is very refreshing to know and long overdue

[@andreacruzvargas6243]

So uplifting and thank you for uplifting other women to do what you have done

[@LisaCaudill001]

What amazing ladies they are. How inspiring they are!

[@manjirisvoice7163]

So proud of these women! They deserve everyone's respect!

[@fitnesspoint2006]

Respect is earned not deserved and not forced upon because you said so with exclamation points.

[@almazifull]

So inspiring. How brave, strong, loving.

[@KootFloris]

Beautiful! Has indeed a vibe of living spirituality in service of a bigger whole.

[@daleenalberts5829]

This is very inspiring and enlightened. Stunning❤💕

[@mahaeshnifty7345]

For centuries males dominated every sphere of womens lives but now women should be allowed to do and live the life she thinks is correct.

[@StimParavane]

This is untrue. Classic feminist oppression narrative. There are no victims in Buddhism.

[@haydenscholze7452]

Just because there is no victims doesn’t mean it is something that should not be improved

[@StimParavane]

@@haydenscholze7452 Pushing a victimhood narrative for political power is not Buddhism. If you find yourself oppressed it means you oppressed others in a past life. The best thing to do is to shut up and purify that karma through disciplined practice.

[@haydenscholze7452]

I’m not pushing victim hood if anything I hate people playing victim but unlike you I don’t ignore suffering and claim it is because of a past like I don’t know and can’t prove exists I say we can do better in this regard and we have but leaches like you drag down society and use you practices and belief to justify you actions say that we should allow it and blaming it on their last life’s sins.Even if that was true It doesn’t mean we can’t be better does it”karma” can work in many ways so don’t use your belief as an excuse to justify you behaviour and actions.If you are a Buddhist believer as you appear isn’t one of your core principles to relive life of suffering,yet all I see you doing is acting like you have the right to inflict it with nothing but a pathetic mindset to back it up.

[@milkandspice1074]

@@StimParavane I think you are pushing your projections. Really what you say about the OP is really what you are. Think on it.

[@PaulineBradleyPIHG]

Brilliant and uplifting! Thankyou for this 🙏🏼

[@trishstafford9092]

My Aunty was a Franciscan missionary nun serving in Uganda in the fifties and she did jujitsu, well done.

[@tamzen8630]

Im so moved by this piece, thank you. Power to kungfu nuns

[@scarletfaith3147]

To allow the energy of woman who are the life givers will only strengthen their faith.

[@trash-3058]

6:03 and 6:20 Her glasses be fly as ****

[@asedition8847]

What amazing people and what a beautiful country

[@TheMachineMother84]

This such an inspiring story. As a martial artists myself, I can't fully express how important self defense techniques are for women accross te world. Those who don't like Kung Fu Nuns can go fly... these women should continue to liberate themselves and others!

[@neppiesworld9432]

Woah! These women are inspiring!

[@katrinkasanfranciscobayare7364]

We are all equal no matter what our gender or color is Peace from Katrinka in the San Francisco Bay Area🌴

[@chrishoo2]

This is a thing of great beauty!

[@Konushku]

Wow I’m so happy to see these empowered nuns. They super cool and articulate too. Can’t wait for them to take over the world.

[@bulletsfordinner8307]

Amazing! Keep up the awesome work and be empowered!

[@cherrybaylon9737]

These women should be supported! I TOTALLY AGREE WITH THESE NUNS!

[@rkr2765]

This is beautiful and inspiring

[@itsjoy987]

that is soooooo powerful and inspiring🤍🤍🤍✨✨ keep going you all, i’m so happy to see this!!😍😍🤍🤍

[@alexa3768]

I can't really hear what they are saying because of the background sound. Can you please add subtitles?

[@xiqueira]

Top of your video window there should be a symbol that says CC. You can turn that on.

[@cortisolcalibrator]

@@xiqueira they are auto generated and not accurate

[@deoxyplasmic]

I feel and and am delighted by this change. Their empowerment brings such joy. That all are equal when following the mountain path.

[@positivelybeautiful1]

I was not aware of this. Thank you for educating us! I wish I can learn Kung Fu. Unfortunately, none in my area. Strong and peaceful women-the World needs you all!

[@MsTuliplady]

My word, I was floored by the beauty of that place. How magical... The landscape, the colors... Wow

[@Luv-x8k]

Love it! Break barriers

[@stewartwhite4695]

As a man writing this I think its good like the nun said it's good for the mind body and soul plus there able to defend themselves. Well done to you all your a very good role model.👍👍👍

[@anotherjuan]

I've seen these cool nuns on a video from A Great Big Story before and been a fan ever since and I'm still amazed. 🙌🏼

[@anotherjuan]

Also RIP A Great Big Story 😢 Thanks for all the stories. You will be missed, hope you can come back soon.

[@shanicem3929]

This is so badass and amazing. Good for them actually helping and raising awareness.

[@mard9802]

Wonderful! Namaste to the ladies!

[@mirianoyola9189]

I LOVE this💖💖💖 Barriers Are tearing down....may u all continue on ur Blessed path..thank u for what u do💖💖💖

[@sabinadonofrio8863]

Finally, a new Amazonian power in the making. Awsome!!!

[@sharmistha1916]

This is so inspiring! It is liberating and absolutely empowering to see such a level of incorporation of both the old and the new. More power and love to everyone.

[@juliaconnell]

This is awesome - very inspiring - thank you

[@danches5674]

Love this. Dismantle sexism and racism in every institution.

[@ccanela28]

This is so beautiful, it fills my soul with so much love and gratitude for them. 😌💛🙏🏼

[@marymccluer1630]

They work well together, and no doubt they bring joy and inspiration to communities they visit.

[@SurfinScientist]

My daughter has the 2nd Dan in Shorinji Kenpo (a kind of Japanese Kung-Fu), and I am very proud of her!

[@PriyadarshiniChowdhury]

That's awesome, my best wishes to her.

[@eleninas7043]

It’s heart warming to see these Buddhist nuns making these necessary changes to empower women to take their rightful place beside man. 🙏💜🙏

[@wandering_vaidu]

Keep going you are real inspiration 💖🙏

[@lesleymicuda4041]

What a great way of life.... I’m very envious ... so glad this is available to these women... their energy and training is changing the world...

[@PhimbleG-d]

And with that, I found my calling.

[@ldum65]

Such an amazing piece. Thank you!!

[@motorvehicle1330]

Thank you for sharing this BBC! I love how positive the comment section is too! Great way to empower women by showing examples of badass women. They are out there, but very few knows of them. Thanks for bringing them into spotlight!

[@OhSweetMuffin]

Brilliant! This is inspirational and truly wonderful!

[@zk9494]

These badasses took my breath away. Sorry for the language, but I love them so much! Go nuns!

[@mariemonique2353]

🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@charlottem.1477]

This is a wonderful piece.

[@FCgrl]

Incredible inspirations to us all

[@NayanKharadi]

BBC should encourage more videos like this to liberate Tibet from China's occupation. Good work BBC

[@noushierutherford2085]

Om ah hung ... Go sisters. So proud of your achievements 😍

[@clairer42]

I am grateful for these women.

[@mapuanakupuna3471]

LOVE THESE NUNS FOR WHO THEY ARE & ALL THAT THEY DO!! Aloha nui/Much love to you all!

[@estr4nged1]

Girls can walk the talk, if they get the opportunity. -kung fu nun

[@fitnesspoint2006]

They look and think more like boys. Likely lebians and dont even know it.

[@estr4nged1]

@@fitnesspoint2006 that’s the most ignorant statement you could say about this video.

[@CeramicQuill]

Amazing! I am so proud of their strength and dedication

[@Thunderdog73]

Excellent video!

[@cestmoi5702]

Beautiful. Brings tears to my eyes. Love!

[@MsYTcommentator]

so they are the 'legit' warrior nuns :)

[@sunhearted77]

So inspiring 🙏🏽💗

[@Digalog]

Beautiful !!! Everything of it !