Fully ordained female Buddhist monks, called Bhikkhunis, will be leading an evening of meditation and discussion beginning at 7:45 p.m. today in Palm Springs.

The event will take place at Urban Yoga Center, 458 S. Palm Canyon Drive.

Meditation will last for 20 to 30 minutes, followed by a discussion about Buddhism and the female monks' journeys to ordination. There will also be a question-and-answer session.

They ask for a donation of any amount to go to Alliance for Bhikkhunis, the religious, nonprofit organization that is sponsoring this tour.

To learn more, visit the Alliance for Bhikkhunis' Web site at www.bhikkhuni.net.