Sakyadhita

von Karma Lekshe Tsomo

Indian edition. Documents the historic first International Conference of Buddhist Nuns of all traditions in Bodh Gaya, and discusses the importance of ordination for women, the value of celibacy and the role of women in the Dharma. Out of this historic meeting has grown and international organization called Sakyadhita: International Association of Buddhist Women.

This book aims at linking and encouraging women on the spiritual path through the idea and experience of Buddhist women practitioners from various countries and traditions. It investigates how women can avoid personal exploitation and maximise their potentials for enlightenment, as well as how to effectively help institute full bhikshuni nuns ordination worldwide and contribute to redressing the gender imbalance as a major step toward planetary well-being.

Hardback, 346 pp.

Preis : 19,95 €

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