- Paperback: 230 pages
- Publisher: Parallax Press; Second Edition edition (Feb 10 2006)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 188837554X
- ISBN-13: 978-1888375541
- Product Dimensions: 22.1 x 15.2 x 1.3 cm
- Shipping Weight: 318 g
-
Amazon Bestsellers Rank:
#438,937 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #58 in Books > Nonfiction > Philosophy > Eastern > Buddhism > History
- #58 in Books > Religion & Spirituality > Buddhism > History
|
||||||||||||||||||
|
||||||||||||||||||
|
||||||||||||||||||
Product Details |
Product Description
Book Description
<i>First Buddhist Women</i> is a readable, contemporary translation of and commentary on the enlightenment verses of the first female disciples of the Buddha. Through the study of the Therigatha, the earliest-known collection of women’s religious poetry, the book explores Buddhism's 2,600-year-long liberal attitude toward women. Utilizing commentary and storytelling, author Susan Murcott traces the journey of wives, mothers, teachers, courtesans, prostitutes, and wanderers who became leaders in the Buddhist community, acquiring roles that even today are rarely filled by women in other, patriarchal religions.
About the Author
Susan Murcott spent more than ten years researching and translating this text. A cofounder and editor of Kahawai: Journal of Women and Zen, she lives in Boston, MA.
Tag this product(What's this?)Think of a tag as a keyword or label you consider is strongly related to this product.
Tags will help all customers organize and find favorite items. |
Customer Reviews
|
There are no customer reviews yet on Amazon.ca
|
||||||||||||||||||||
|
Most Helpful Customer Reviews on Amazon.com (beta)
Amazon.com:
5.0 out of 5 stars (4 customer reviews)
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
A New Favorite, Jun 12 2006
By K. Hutchinson "Kate Hutchinson" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: First Buddhist Women: Poems and Stories Of Awakening (Paperback)
In the past half year I have been studying Buddhism, and of all the books I have read, this is my favorite. I love how it combines primary source poetry, lovingly translated to preserve its measure and tone, with historical background that covers each Buddhist woman studied, as well as placing her in her original historical context. A well-reseached work, the author has extensive footnotes allowing the reader to follow up on particular items of interest. I highly recommend this book.
4 of 6 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Highly recommended for women's and Buddhist studies shelves, May 6 2006
By Midwest Book Review - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: First Buddhist Women: Poems and Stories Of Awakening (Paperback)
First Buddhist Women: Poems And Stories Of Awakening tells the true story of the wives, mothers, teachers, courtesans, prostitutes, and travelers who became the first female followers of the Buddha. Professor Susan Murcott offers a translation and extensive commentary upon the Therigatha, the earliest know collection of women's religious poetry, and contemplates issues of spiritual enlightenment and societal demands that are as important today as they were thousands of years ago. First Buddhist Women is written with a decidedly objective eye, observing equally both the positive aspects that Buddhism brought to the lives of women, particularly those women who pursued enlightenment or joined the sangha, and the negative aspects, especially those who were in effect widowed when their husbands renounced the earthly world following Buddha's example. Highly recommended for women's and Buddhist studies shelves.
2 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Highly recommended for women's and Buddhist studies shelves, May 6 2006
By Midwest Book Review - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: First Buddhist Women: Poems and Stories Of Awakening (Paperback)
First Buddhist Women: Poems And Stories Of Awakening tells the true story of the wives, mothers, teachers, courtesans, prostitutes, and travelers who became the first female followers of the Buddha. Professor Susan Murcott offers a translation and extensive commentary upon the Therigatha, the earliest know collection of women's religious poetry, and contemplates issues of spiritual enlightenment and societal demands that are as important today as they were thousands of years ago. First Buddhist Women is written with a decidedly objective eye, observing equally both the positive aspects that Buddhism brought to the lives of women, particularly those women who pursued enlightenment or joined the sangha, and the negative aspects, especially those who were in effect widowed when their husbands renounced the earthly world following Buddha's example. Highly recommended for women's and Buddhist studies shelves.
Listmania!
Look for similar items by category
- Books > History > Asia > India
- Books > Nonfiction > Philosophy > Eastern > Buddhism > History
- Books > Nonfiction > Social Sciences > Gender Studies
- Books > Nonfiction > Women's Studies
- Books > Religion & Spirituality > Buddhism > History
- Books > Religion & Spirituality > Spirituality > Women
Look for similar items by subject
Feedback
Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?
|
