Poems of The First Buddhist Women
Author: Charles Hallisey
Brand: HarperCollins
Color: Blue
Binding: paperback
Number Of Pages: 192
Release Date: 26-02-2021
Details: The therigatha is one of the oldest surviving literatures by women, composed more than two millennia ago and originally collected as part of the Pali canon of Buddhist scripture. These poems were written by some of the first Buddhist women—theirs —honored for their religious achievements. Through imaginative verses about truth and freedom, the women recount their lives before ordination and their joy at attaining liberation from samsara. Poems of the first Buddhist women offers startling insights into the experiences of women in ancient times that continue to resonate with modern readers. With a spare and elegant style, this powerful translation introduces us to a classic of world literature.
EAN: 9780674251410
Package Dimensions: 8.0 x 5.2 x 1.3 inches
Languages: English
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Poems of The First Buddhist Women
Poems of The First Buddhist Women
Author: Charles Hallisey
Brand: HarperCollins
Color: Blue
Binding: paperback
Number Of Pages: 192
Release Date: 26-02-2021
Details: The therigatha is one of the oldest surviving literatures by women, composed more than two millennia ago and originally collected as part of the Pali canon of Buddhist scripture. These poems were written by some of the first Buddhist women—theirs —honored for their religious achievements. Through imaginative verses about truth and freedom, the women recount their lives before ordination and their joy at attaining liberation from samsara. Poems of the first Buddhist women offers startling insights into the experiences of women in ancient times that continue to resonate with modern readers. With a spare and elegant style, this powerful translation introduces us to a classic of world literature.
EAN: 9780674251410
Package Dimensions: 8.0 x 5.2 x 1.3 inches
Languages: English
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Author: Charles Hallisey
Brand: HarperCollins
Color: Blue
Binding: paperback
Number Of Pages: 192
Release Date: 26-02-2021
Details: The therigatha is one of the oldest surviving literatures by women, composed more than two millennia ago and originally collected as part of the Pali canon of Buddhist scripture. These poems were written by some of the first Buddhist women—theirs —honored for their religious achievements. Through imaginative verses about truth and freedom, the women recount their lives before ordination and their joy at attaining liberation from samsara. Poems of the first Buddhist women offers startling insights into the experiences of women in ancient times that continue to resonate with modern readers. With a spare and elegant style, this powerful translation introduces us to a classic of world literature.
EAN: 9780674251410
Package Dimensions: 8.0 x 5.2 x 1.3 inches
Languages: English
