Spiritual Leaders
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Mahapajapati Gautami
Mahapajapati Gautami was the foster mother of Gautama Buddha and the first woman to be ordained into Buddhism. She founded the Bhikkhuni Sangha and became one of the most influential women in Buddhist history.
c. 6th Century BCE (Exact date unknown) - c. 5th Century BCE (Exact date unknown)
Devadaha, Ancient India (present-day Nepal region)
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