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In Sri Lanka, the bhikkhuni order was established in the 3rd century B.C. following Buddhism’s introduction from India but later disappeared due to foreign invasions and other factors.

So in 2003, Dhammananda Bhikkhuni flew to Sri Lanka to be ordained, and returned as Thailand's first female monk.

His consort, Queen Anula, had invited Sanghamitta to come and establish the Bhikkhuni branch of the Order.