Buddhist Women and Social Justice: Ideals, Challenges, and Achievements
I learned about Buddhist nuns and laywomen from various counties, their...
This book on engaged Buddhism focuses on women working for social justice in a wide range of Buddhist traditions and societies. Contributors document attempts to actualize Buddhism's liberating ideals of personal growth and social transformation. Dealing with issues such as human rights, gender-based violence, prostitution, and the role of Buddhist nuns, the work illuminates the possibilities for positive change that are available to those with limited power and resources. Integrating social realities and theoretical...
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- Pages: 286 pages
- ISBN: 9780791462546 / 791462544
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A good book on Buddism and Gender. Some shocking stories. I learned about Buddhist nuns and laywomen from various counties, their struggles and triumphs. There were two different interpretations of how the Buddha began to accept nuns in his community. It is helpful to see that there are various interpretations of that story. Interesting topics and ground breaking works. But the research methods as well as activists approach are sporatic, not good enough to challenge the strong patriarcal system. I could do better.
