The life of Daw Mya Thi Na, a young Thilashin ("owned by the morality of Buddha"), within the monastery in Rangoon, Burma, is shared between the ceremonies, study, meditation and domestic activities. During the ceremony in lieu of ordination for nuns, the girl's hair is shaved and a dress that engages in the fight against hatred, envy and ignorance. Since the suppression of women's ordination, a song replaces the formula of renunciation. Every morning, the nuns are studying the scriptures, they recite aloud to learn them by heart. They are also working in domestic work, and bloom the altar of Buddha. Some days, the nuns are going begging outside the monastery; rice given to them is raw and must be prepared (that's another aspect of the inequality between the condition of the monks and nuns). After passing the "major review", Daw Mya Thi Na solemnly will receive his degree at Sagaing. That same day, Rice made important donations to thilashins Sagaing arriving by boatloads. Daw Mya Thi Na also visits his former teachers, on the hill. On his return to Rangoon, a ceremony is celebrated in his honor, with singing and offerings offered by the guests. A festive meal is served to all. Daw Mya Thi Na then meditates on the great Shwe Dagon pagoda.