a woman attaining Buddhahood; a woman entering Nirvana
Buddhist doctrinal term referring to the concept that women can achieve enlightenment or become a Buddha, a topic historically debated in some Buddhist traditions.
The teaching that women can attain Buddhahood is expounded in the Lotus Sutra.
Compound of 女人 (nyonin, 'woman') and 成仏 (jōbutsu, 'attaining Buddhahood'). The term originates from Buddhist doctrinal discussions.