Two Traditions of Buddhist Monastic Ethics for Women. A Comparative Analysis of the Chinese Dharmagupta and the Tibetan Mlasarvstivda Bhikui Prtimoka Stras
The book offers the first English translation of Tibetan and Chinese texts on monastic discipline specifically for Buddhist nuns, accompanied by a comparative analysis of both versions. It serves as a significant resource for exploring women's history, feminist philosophy, women's studies, and feminist ethics within the context of religion. This work highlights the unique perspectives and practices related to female monasticism in Buddhism.
The book features 26 articles that explore the history and impact of Buddhist women, highlighting their roles in instigating change within Buddhist societies. It examines critical issues such as gender, ethnicity, authority, and class, providing insights into the experiences of women in both traditional Buddhist cultures and contemporary Western contexts. By integrating perspectives from scholars and practitioners, it offers a comprehensive analysis of the intersection of these factors in shaping the lives of Buddhist women.
A new history of Buddhism that highlights the insights and experiences of women from diverse communities and traditions around the worldBuddhist traditions have developed over a period of twenty-five centuries in Asia, and recent decades have seen an unprecedented spread of Buddhism globally. From India to Japan, Sri Lanka to Russia, Buddhist traditions around the world have their own rich and diverse histories, cultures, religious lives, and roles for women.Wherever Buddhism has taken root, it has interacted with indigenous cultures and existing religious traditions. These traditions have inevitably influenced the ways in which Buddhist ideas and practices have been understood and adapted. Tracing the branches and fruits of these culturally specific transmissions and adaptations is as challenging as it is fascinating.Women in Buddhist Traditions chronicles pivotal moments in the story of Buddhist women, from the beginning of Buddhist history until today. The book highlights the unique contributions of Buddhist women from a variety of backgrounds and the strategies they have developed to challenge patriarchy in the process of creating an enlightened society.Women in Buddhist Traditions offers a groundbreaking and insightful introduction to the lives of Buddhist women worldwide.
