Women in the Footsteps of the Buddha
Struggle for Liberation in the Therigatha
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Cultural Studies, Ethnic Studies
| Author: | Kathryn R. Blackstone | ISBN: | 9781136805769 |
| Publisher: | Taylor and Francis | Publication: | November 19, 2013 |
| Imprint: | Routledge | Language: | English |
| Author: | Kathryn R. Blackstone |
| ISBN: | 9781136805769 |
| Publisher: | Taylor and Francis |
| Publication: | November 19, 2013 |
| Imprint: | Routledge |
| Language: | English |
A detailed exploration of the quest for liberation on the part of the early bhikkunis. Only text in the Buddhist tradition of known female authorship. Important to anyone investigating women's own perspective on their religion. Also provides a clear statement about how renunciants understand nibbana.
A detailed exploration of the quest for liberation on the part of the early bhikkunis. Only text in the Buddhist tradition of known female authorship. Important to anyone investigating women's own perspective on their religion. Also provides a clear statement about how renunciants understand nibbana.
