Title: Women and Buddhist philosophy : engaging Zen master Kim Iryŏp /
Authors: Park, Jin Y.,
Year: 2017
Subjects: Kim, Ir-yŏp,; Kim, Ir-yŏp,; Buddhist nuns Korea Biography.; Zen Buddhists Korea Biography.; Zen Buddhism Philosophy; Women in Buddhism.; Women Religious aspects Buddhism.; Buddhist nuns; Women in Buddhism; Women Religious aspects Buddhism; Zen Buddhism Philosophy; Zen Buddhists; Korea
Abstract: "Why and how do women engage with Buddhism and philosophy? The present volume aims to answer these questions by examining the life and philosophy of a Korean Zen Buddhist nun, Kim Iryŏp (1896–1971). The daughter of a pastor, Iryŏp began questioning Christian doctrine as a teenager. In a few years, she became increasingly involved in women’s movements in Korea, speaking against society’s control of female sexuality and demanding sexual freedom and free divorce for women. While in her late twenties, an existential turn in her thinking led Iryŏp to Buddhism; she eventually joined a monastery and went on to become a leading figure in the female monastic community until her death. After taking the tonsure, Iryŏp followed the advice of her teacher and stopped publishing for more than two decades.^
Contents: Between light and darkness (1896-1920) -- To see and be seen (1918-1927) -- Sense and nonsense of revolt (1924-1927) -- I who have lost me (1927-1935) -- Time for reconciliation : reflections of a Zen Buddhist nun (1955-1960) -- At the end of the journey : in between happiness and misfortune (1960-1971) -- A life lived : women and Buddhist philosophy (posthumous).