Western-born nun challenges Buddhism's patriarchy

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One of the main goals of Tenzin Palmo, center, is to boost the role of nuns within Buddhism. (All photos by Saransh Sehgal)

SARANSH SEHGAL, Contributing writer

DHARAMSALA, India -- Tenzin Palmo seems an unlikely figure to challenge the patriarchal order of Tibetan Buddhism.

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