One global community that greatly appreciates the rise of global Buddhism is that of women. In other religions women are essentially prohibited from engaging in religion, but the Buddha allowed women to study and practice with him (Detrick, Part 2-Slide 26). Not only in religion but also in society, many Western nations allow women to participate and this is why “…many Buddhist centers in the West are led by women…” (Fisher, Living 178). Western and Asian Buddhist women have joined together to fight for the role of women to be strengthened in their religion (Fisher, Living 180). One organization, “Sakyadhita (Daughters of the Buddha), the International Association of Buddhist Women, is working to improve conditions for the Buddhist education, practice, ordination, and training of women as teachers of Buddhism” (Fisher , Living 180). This shift in women's involvement would not have occurred in global communities if Western nations had not been ahead of Eastern nations in terms of gender equality. Buddhism has also influenced the way Westerners live their daily lives. Daily life in a Western country has moved on very quickly and is heavily controlled by the materialistic world. Therefore, many Westerners have adapted Buddhism as a way to improve their mental peace and find relaxation (Fisher, Living 179). Adapting the Buddhist