Chandra Chiara Ehm is a scholar of Buddhist studies whose work focuses on gender, monasticism, and social transformation within contemporary Tibetan religious communities. Her 2024 book, *Queens Without a Kingdom Worth Ruling: Buddhist Nuns and the Process of Change in Tibetan Monastic Communities* (Vajra Books), examines the evolving roles of Tibetan Buddhist nuns as they navigate tradition, education, and institutional reform in the Himalayas. Drawing on extensive fieldwork, Ehm’s research highlights the nuns’ agency in redefining religious authority and community life, contributing to broader discussions on gender equality, modernization, and the lived experience of Buddhism in Tibetan contexts.