Renunciation and empowerment of Buddhist nuns in Myanmar-Burma
Subtitle: building a community of female faithful
By: by Hiroko Kawanami
Series: Social sciences in Asia -- volume 33; Social sciences in Asia -- v. 33.
Publisher: Brill
Published: 2013
Place of publication: Leiden; Boston
Language: eng
Number of pages: 258
ISBN-13: 9789004234406; 9789004245723
Subjects: Buddhism; Samgha; Buddhist convents; Bhikkuni; Soziale Stellung; Buddhist nuns; Monastic and religious life (Buddhism)
Description: "Myanmar-Burma has one of the largest concentrations of Buddhist nuns and monks in the world today. In Renunciation and Empowerment of Buddhist Nuns in Myanmar-Burma, Kawanami traces the nun's scholarly lineage in modern Myanmar history and examines their contemporary religious position in Myanmar's social and political contexts. Although their religious status may appear ambiguous from a textual viewpoint, it is argued that their large presence is a clear indication as to the important functions Buddhist nuns perform in the monastic community. Sagaing Hill where the main research was conducted, occupies an important educational centre for Myanmar nuns in consolidating their scholarly lineage and spreading the network of dhamma teachers. The book examines transactions that take place in their everyday lives and reveals the essence of their religious lives that make Buddhist nuns an essential bridge between sangha and society."--Publisher's website.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 243-250) and index.

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Table of contents: title: The spectrum of female renunciation; title: Motivations for renunciation; title: Becoming a Buddhist nun; title: Political and legal provisions; title: Religious transactions with society; title: Scholastic lineage and nuns' education; title: Nunneries and nunnery schools; title: Passing on the legacy.