Brave and Bold Heroes: The Kung Fu Nuns Story

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Konchok and Migyur are Kung Fu Nuns from the Drukpa lineage of Buddhism in Nepal. They and Atlantic Council Senior Advisor Carrie Lee joined host Beverly Kirk to discuss Kung Fu’s role in promoting gender equality in the Western Himalayas. They also discussed their work on the environment and as first responders following the 2015 earthquake.
Beverly Kirk

Beverly Kirk

Director, Washington Programs and Professor of Practice, Syracuse University

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