Stars at dawn : forgotten stories of women in the Buddha's life /
Garling, Wendy
Stars at dawn : forgotten stories of women in the Buddha's life / Wendy Garling - First edition - 316 p. ; 23 cm
Includes bibliographical references (pages 297-302) and index.
In this retelling of the ancient legends of the women in the Buddha’s intimate circle, lesser-known stories from Sanskrit and Pali sources are for the first time woven into an illuminating, coherent narrative. Interspersed with original insights, fresh interpretations, and bold challenges to the status quo, these stories invite us to open our minds to a new understanding of women's roles in the Buddha's life and in early Buddhism.
English
9781611802658
Gautama Buddha--Family
Gautama Buddha--Friends and associates
Women in Buddhism
294.3 GAR
Stars at dawn : forgotten stories of women in the Buddha's life / Wendy Garling - First edition - 316 p. ; 23 cm
Includes bibliographical references (pages 297-302) and index.
In this retelling of the ancient legends of the women in the Buddha’s intimate circle, lesser-known stories from Sanskrit and Pali sources are for the first time woven into an illuminating, coherent narrative. Interspersed with original insights, fresh interpretations, and bold challenges to the status quo, these stories invite us to open our minds to a new understanding of women's roles in the Buddha's life and in early Buddhism.
English
9781611802658
Gautama Buddha--Family
Gautama Buddha--Friends and associates
Women in Buddhism
294.3 GAR
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