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Sakyadhītā: Daughters Of The Buddha
A collection of talks from the proceedings of the first International Conference on Buddhist Nuns.
Various women Buddhist renunciates and monastics from countries worldwide discuss political issues, religious issues, and their experiences.
The book is separated into ten sections, titled: "The First International Conference on Buddhist Nuns", "Ordination as a Buddhist Nun", "The Potentialities for Women in Buddhism", "Nuns of the Buddhist Traditions", "Education for Buddhist Women", "Nuns in the Community", "Living by the Vinaya in the Present Day", "The Bhiksuni Issue", "Livelihood for Sangha", "Living as a Nun in the West".
Various women Buddhist renunciates and monastics from countries worldwide discuss political issues, religious issues, and their experiences.
The book is separated into ten sections, titled: "The First International Conference on Buddhist Nuns", "Ordination as a Buddhist Nun", "The Potentialities for Women in Buddhism", "Nuns of the Buddhist Traditions", "Education for Buddhist Women", "Nuns in the Community", "Living by the Vinaya in the Present Day", "The Bhiksuni Issue", "Livelihood for Sangha", "Living as a Nun in the West".
346 pages, Paperback
First published December 1, 1988
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