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According to Buddhist tradition, who was the first woman admitted to the bhikkhuni order?

  1. ADhammananda Bhikkhuni
  2. BSujata
  3. CMahapajapati GotamiCorrect answer
  4. DSanghamitta
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C. Mahapajapati Gotami

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Buddhist tradition identifies Mahapajapati Gotami as the first member of the bhikkhuni order.

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