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Nuns. There were nuns in ancient Egypt as well as in Peru and old Pagan Rome. They were the "virgin brides" of their respective (Solar) gods. Says Herodotus, "The brides of Ammon are excluded from all intercourse with men", they are "the brides of Heaven"; and virtually they became dead to the world, just as they are now. In Peru they were "Pure Virgins of the Sun", and the Pallakists of Ammon-Ra are referred to in some inscriptions as the "divine spouses". "The sister of Oun-nefer, the chief prophet of Osiris, during the reign of Rameses II.," is described as "Taia, Lady Abbess of Nuns" (Mariett e Bey).

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Vaisakha (Sanskrit) "A celebrated female ascetic, born at Sravasti, and called sudatta, 'virtuous donor.' She was the mother-abbess of a Vihara, or convent of female Upasikas [students], and is known as the builder of a Vihara for Sakyamuni Buddha. She is regarded as the patroness of all the Buddhist female ascetics" (TG 359).

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In general, a nun is a female ascetic who chooses to voluntarily leave mainstream society and live her life in prayer and contemplation in a monastery or convent. The term "nun" is applicable to Roman Catholics, Eastern Christians, Anglicans, Lutherans, and Buddhists, for example. The male equivalent of a nun is a monk. Nun - Catholic. In Roman Catholicism a nun is the term for a female monastic regular, equivalent to that of a male monk. In the Roman Catholic tradition, there are a number of differe ...

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Charlemagne - Marriages and Heirs. His first wife was Himiltrude, married in 766. The marriage was never formally annulled. By her he had: Pippin the Hunchback (767-813) His second wife was Ermengarda (often erroneously called Desiderata or Desideria), daughter of Desiderius, king of the Lombards, married in 768, annulled in 771. By her he had: His third wife was Hildegard of Savoy (757 or 758-783 or 784), married 771, died 784. By her he had:

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Charlemagne, Charlemagne - Background, Charlemagne - Date and place of birth, Charlemagne - Life, Charlemagne - Early life, Charlemagne - Joint rule, Charlemagne - Conquest of Lombardy, Charlemagne - Saxon campaigns, Charlemagne - Spanish campaign, Charlemagne - Imperator, Charlemagne - Administration, Charlemagne - Death, Charlemagne - Cultural significance, Charlemagne - Charlemagne's personal appearance, Charlemagne - Family, Charlemagne - Marriages and Heirs, Charlemagne - Concubinages and Bastards, Charlemagne - Sources

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An apostolnik or epimandylion is an item of clerical clothing worn by Orthodox Christian nuns. A cloth veil which is completely covers the head (except for the face), neck, and shoulders [1], it is usually black, [2] but sometimes white [3]. It is sometimes worn with a skufia [4]. The nun typically receives the apostolnik when she becomes a novice. While it is usually replaced with the epanokamelavkion when the nun becomes a rassophor, many nuns will continue to wear the apostolnik for the sake of convenience, much as a monk will continue to wear a skufia instead o ...

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Charlemagne - Early life. Charlemagne was the eldest child of Pippin the Short (714–24 September 768, reigned from 751) and his wife Bertrada of Laon (720–12 July 783), daughter of Caribert of Laon and Bertrada of Cologne. He was the elder brother of Carloman and Gisela. Some sources indicate that he was the brother of Redburga, wife of King Egbert of Wessex, and Bertha, mother of the famous Roland, but he is only ever recorde ...

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Charlemagne, Charlemagne - Background, Charlemagne - Date and place of birth, Charlemagne - Life, Charlemagne - Early life, Charlemagne - Joint rule, Charlemagne - Conquest of Lombardy, Charlemagne - Saxon campaigns, Charlemagne - Spanish campaign, Charlemagne - Imperator, Charlemagne - Administration, Charlemagne - Death, Charlemagne - Cultural significance, Charlemagne - Charlemagne's personal appearance, Charlemagne - Family, Charlemagne - Marriages and Heirs, Charlemagne - Concubinages and Bastards, Charlemagne - Sources

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The history of most martial arts, including Wing Chun, has historically been passed from teacher to student verbally rather than by text, making it difficult to confirm or clarify the differing accounts of Wing Chun's creation, which has long been a subject of debate. Since students are usually more focused on learning the art itself rather than its history, historical fact easily becomes lost as these stories become romanticised and mythologized. Additionally, it is difficult to pinpoint the lineage and history because the art was not fully ...

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Wing Chun, Wing Chun - History, Wing Chun - Oral histories, Wing Chun - Theories, Wing Chun - The origins of Wing Chun's branches, Wing Chun - Recent History, Wing Chun - Notes, Wing Chun - Curriculum, Wing Chun - Forms, Wing Chun - Chi Sao sticking hands, Wing Chun - Wing Chun Kuen Kuit, Wing Chun - Principles, Wing Chun - Practicality, Wing Chun - Efficiency, Wing Chun - Economy of Movement, Wing Chun - Characteristics, Wing Chun - Balance and Structure, Wing Chun - Relaxation, Wing Chun - Centerline, Wing Chun - The Wing Chun punch, Wing Chun - Uncommitted techniques, Wing Chun - Trapping Skills and Sensitivity, Wing Chun - Close Range, Wing Chun - Branches

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Regular Dharma functions are held weekly on Sunday morning, where they usually chant various sutras, such as the Diamond Sutra or the Amitabha Sutra, and meditation and Buddhism classes in both English and Chinese, are held on some days of the week. Monks who can speak a variety of languages besides Mandarin, primarily English and Cantonese, are available to perform weddings or funerals. Many services Hsi Lai Temple holds annually all revolve around filial piety, the Buddhist and Taoist philosophy of love and respect for one's parents ...

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Hsi Lai Temple, Hsi Lai Temple - History, Hsi Lai Temple - University of the West, Hsi Lai Temple - Sites, Hsi Lai Temple - Attraction and services offered, Hsi Lai Temple - Dharma functions, Hsi Lai Temple - Larger Dharma functions held, Hsi Lai Temple - 1996 Presidential Election controversy, Hsi Lai Temple - Past Abbots and Abbesses of Hsi Lai, Hsi Lai Temple - External link

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