Women Buddhist Masters

The aim of this paper is to two fold—first, to set forth a definition of "mastery" as it is understood across diverse Buddhist traditions. Secondly, using verses from the Therigatha, I argue that the first female monastics meet the criteria of Buddhist masters. My claim is based on evidenc...

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Main Author: Olivia, Nona (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: SpringerOpen [2017]
In: International journal of Dharma Studies
Year: 2017, Volume: 5
Further subjects:B Past Life
B Beautiful Woman
B Domestic Life
B Buddhist Tradition
B Verse
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