Buddhism through American Women's Eyes
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| Rating | : | 4.75 (823 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1559393637 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 184 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-10-20 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
The conversation presented here takes place among experienced practitioners from many Buddhist traditions who share their thoughts on the Buddhist outlook, its practical application in everyday life, and the challenges of practicing Buddhism in the Western world. Thirteen women contribute a wealth of thought-provoking material on topics such as bringing Dharma into relationships, dealing with stress, Buddhism and the Twelve Steps, mothering and meditation, the monastic experience, and forging a kind heart in an age of alienation.. The Buddha's path to human transformation declares women and men equally capable of spiritual realization, yet throughout history most exemplars of this tradition have been men. Now, as Buddhism is transmitted to the West, women are playing a major role in its adaptation and development
The challenges and the solutions are many and varied. These are wonderful voices brimming with life experience and practical, on-the-ground advice. A treasure trove of advice for all practitioners."—Jan Willis, author of Dreaming Me "A refreshing, experientially based, and enriching contribution of American women to Buddhism in the West."—Thubten Chodron, author of Buddhism for Beginners "There are such loving, truthful, practical voices in this collection. The time is certainly right for a book like Buddhism Through American Women's Eyes. Buddhism emerges as a practical way for women to deal with their complex lives."—Mandala Magazine, Editor's Choice "As Western women in particular are increasingl
. She is a founder and past president of Sakyadhita: International Association of Buddhist Women, and director of Jamyang Foundation, an innovative education project for women in developing countries. She studied Buddhism in Dharamsala, India, for fifteen years and received a doctorate in Philosophy from the University of Hawaii. Karma Lekshe Tsomo is
Midwest Book Review said A thought-provoking and insightful contribution to Buddhist Studies shelves. Buddhism Through American Women's Eyes is an anthology of essays by thirteen female American authors, examining a diversity of topics about Buddhism's positive contributions and modern-day legacy. Individual writings include "Forging a Kind Heart in an Age of Alienation", "Reflectio