This article discusses the equality and justice in education, spiritual practice and social service of Theravāda Bhikkhunī (Buddhist nun) of Sangha Agung Indonesia. The fact reveals that the revival of Theravāda bhikkhunī saṅgha, recently, becomes the flagging topic almost throughout the world. It is because of the refusal of some bhikkhu (Buddhist monk) saṅghas, whether internationally or locally. Although there is the refusal of some bhikkhu saṅgha, in Indonesia, the Sangha Agung Indonesia

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... ly appreciates the revival of Theravāda bhikkhunī saṅgha. Methodologically, this research utilized a qualitative approach through phenomenologist research design as well as a theoretical approach with socio-cultural and education theory. The techniques used in collecting the data were thorough interviews, observations, literature reviews, with the researcher as the key instrument. The data were analyzed through interactive analysis model and paradigmatic theory analysis. This research brought out several findings: first, in the education field, the Theravāda Bhikkhunī of Sangha Agung Indonesia are well-educated. Second, Theravāda Bhikkhunī of Sangha Agung Indonesia has the same opportunity to train themselves as well as the Theravāda Bhikkhu of Sangha Agung Indonesia. Third, the Theravāda bhikkhu and Bhikkhunī of Sangha Agung Indonesia work together in providing social services to the laity. This finding may prove that not all bhikkhu saṅghas deny the revival of Theravāda Bhikkhunī saṅgha.