The feminine face of Buddhism
By: Gill Farrer-Halls.
Edition: 1st Quest ed.
Publisher: Quest Books
Published: 2002
Place of publication: Wheaton, Ill
Language: eng
Number of pages: 128
Subjects: Women in Buddhism.; Women -- Religious aspects -- Buddhism.; Feminism -- Religious aspects -- Buddhism.
Description: "The Feminine Face of Buddhism celebrates the contribution of women to Buddhism. From Mahamaya, the Buddha's mother, to contemporary Buddhist women, this book honors Buddhist feminine archetypes and acknowledges women's teachings and experiences. It also documents the critical role they have played, and are playing, in the development of Buddhism through their lives, their work, their meditation and Buddhist practice, and their art."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 126) and index.