First Buddhist Women: Poems and Stories of Awakening

First Buddhist Women: Poems and Stories of Awakening
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First Buddhist Women is a readable, contemporary translation of and commentary on the enlightenment verses of the first female disciples of the Buddha. The book explores Buddhismâ‚¬s relatively liberal attitude towards women since its founding nearly 2,600 years ago, through the study of the Therigatham, the earliest know collection of womenâ‚¬s religious poetry. Through commentary and storytelling, author Susan Murcott traces the journey of the wives, mothers, teachers, courtesan, prostitutes, and wanderers who became leaders in the Buddhist community, roles that even today are rarely filled by women in other patriarchal religions. Their poetry beautifully expresses their search for spiritual attainment and their struggles in society.
Country USA
Brand Parallax Press
Manufacturer Parallax Press
Binding Paperback
PartNumber 54598
Color White
IsAdultProduct
Height 9
Length 6
Weight 0.71870697412
Width 0.52
ReleaseDate 2002-02-09
NumberOfItems 1

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