Female Buddhas
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Female Buddhas
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Author : Glenn H. Mullin
language : en
Publisher: Clear Light Publishing
Release Date : 2003
Female Buddhas written by Glenn H. Mullin and has been published by Clear Light Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with Art categories.
"Whereas the art of most Buddhist countries features a preponderance of male images, the art of Tibet has traditionally emphasized what the authors call 'the strong role of the feminine.' This book, one of the first Western titles ever to analyze this unique artistic tradition, is the companion volume to a touring art exhibit about female buddhas."--"Publishers Weekly."
Female Buddhas
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Author : Pranshu Samdarshi
language : en
Publisher: Independently Published
Release Date : 2017-08-10
Female Buddhas written by Pranshu Samdarshi and has been published by Independently Published this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-08-10 with Religion categories.
Buddhist tantra places some of the female deities at the pinnacle of its pantheon. They are a female personification of supreme awakening and symbolize some of the highest spiritual goals including Buddhahood. However, due to our cultural baggage, the word 'Buddha' still reflects a male figure in our minds though the term is more concerned with the concept of awakening and therefore transcends gender.This book investigates into the tantra tradition in general, and in Buddhism in particular. The focal point of the discussion is the practices of goddesses in Buddhist tantra. It explores the textual sources for explaining the unusual appearances and practices associated with tantric goddesses. After documenting two major Buddhist traditions of goddesses in Nepalese Buddhism, this book makes an effort to find harmony between the overlapping layers of popular belief and the profound liturgical expositions of Buddhist tantra tradition.
Female Deities In Buddhism
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Author : Vessantara
language : en
Publisher: Windhorse Publications
Release Date : 2014-08-22
Female Deities In Buddhism written by Vessantara and has been published by Windhorse Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-08-22 with Religion categories.
Queens and old crones, Buddhas and goddesses, mothers and wild women. Female deities in Buddhism take many forms to inspire, beguile, rouse and protect us. Enter the magical realm of gently compassionate Kuan Yin from China, meet the elusive golden goddess from India representing Perfect Wisdom, and tangle with the energetic embodiments of freedom, the fearless sky-dancing dakinis of Tibet. Respected Western Buddhist teacher Vessantara invites us to learn more about ourselves as women and men by reflecting on these figures.
Passionate Enlightenment
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Author : Miranda Shaw
language : en
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Release Date : 1995-10-08
Passionate Enlightenment written by Miranda Shaw and has been published by Princeton University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1995-10-08 with Religion categories.
Anyone who reads a Tantric text or enters a Tantric temple immediately encounters a pantheon of female Buddhas and a host of female enlighteners known as "dakinis," who dance and leap in joyous poses that communicate a sense of mastery and spiritual power. This striking female imagery is fully compatible with Shaw's findings. Drawing on interviews and archival research conducted during two years of fieldwork in India and Nepal, including more than forty previously unnoticed works by women of the Pala period (eighth through twelfth centuries C.E.), she substantially reinterprets the history of Tantric Buddhism during its first four centuries. In her view, the Tantric theory of this period promotes an ideal of cooperative, mutually liberative relationships between women and men while encouraging a sense of reliance on women as a source of spiritual insight and power.
Stars At Dawn
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Author : Wendy Garling
language : en
Publisher: Shambhala Publications
Release Date : 2016-08-30
Stars At Dawn written by Wendy Garling and has been published by Shambhala Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-08-30 with Religion categories.
A contemporary and provocative examination of the life of the Buddha highlighting the influence of women from his journey to awakening through his teaching career--based on overlooked or neglected stories from ancient source material. In this retelling of the ancient legends of the women in the Buddha’s intimate circle, lesser-known stories from Sanskrit and Pali sources are for the first time woven into an illuminating, coherent narrative that follows his life from his birth to his parinirvana or death. Interspersed with original insights, fresh interpretations, and bold challenges to the status quo, the stories are both entertaining and thought-provoking—some may even appear controversial. Focusing first on laywomen from the time before the Buddha’s enlightenment—his birth mother and stepmother, his co-wives, and members of his harem when he was known as Prince Siddhartha—then moving on to the Buddha’s first female disciples, early nuns, and to female patrons, Wendy Garling invites us to open our minds to a new understanding of their roles.
Women In The Footsteps Of The Buddha
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Author : Kathryn R. Blackstone
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2013-11-19
Women In The Footsteps Of The Buddha written by Kathryn R. Blackstone and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-11-19 with Social Science categories.
A detailed exploration of the quest for liberation on the part of the early bhikkunis. Only text in the Buddhist tradition of known female authorship. Important to anyone investigating women's own perspective on their religion. Also provides a clear statement about how renunciants understand nibbana.
Buddhist Goddesses Of India
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Author : Miranda Shaw
language : en
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Release Date : 2015-08-25
Buddhist Goddesses Of India written by Miranda Shaw and has been published by Princeton University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-08-25 with Religion categories.
"The Indian Buddhist world abounds with goddesses--voluptuous tree spirits, maternal nurturers, potent healers and protectors, transcendent wisdom figures, cosmic mothers of liberation, and dancing female Buddhas. Despite their importance in Buddhist thought and practice, these female deities have received relatively little scholarly attention, and no comprehensive study of the female pantheon has been available. Buddhist Goddesses of India is the essential and definitive guide to divinities that, as Miranda Shaw writes, "operate from transcendent planes of bliss and awareness for as long as their presence may benefit living beings." Beautifully illustrated, the book chronicles the histories, legends, and artistic portrayals of nineteen goddesses and several related human figures and texts. Drawing on a sweeping range of material, from devotional poetry and meditation manuals to rituals and artistic images, Shaw reveals the character, powers, and practice traditions of the female divinities. Interpretations of intriguing traits such as body color, stance, hairstyle, clothing, jewelry, hand gestures, and handheld objects lend deep insight into the symbolism and roles of each goddess. In addition to being a comprehensive reference, this book traces the fascinating history of these goddesses as they evolved through the early, Mahayana, and Tantric movements in India and found a place in the pantheons of Tibet and Nepal."--Publisher's website.
Female Deities In Buddhism
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Author : Vessantara
language : en
Publisher: Windhorse Publications
Release Date : 2003
Female Deities In Buddhism written by Vessantara and has been published by Windhorse Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with Philosophy categories.
Queens and old crones, Buddhas and goddesses, mothers and wild women. Female deities in Buddhism take many forms to inspire, beguile, rouse and protect us. Enter the magical realm of gently compassionate Kuan Yin from China, meet the elusive golden goddess from India representing Perfect Wisdom, and tangle with the energetic embodiments of freedom, the fearless sky-dancing dakinis of Tibet. Respected Western Buddhist teacher Vessantara invites us to learn more about ourselves as women and men by reflecting on these figures, for within us lie the seeds of love, wisdom and freedom that these figures symbolise in their fullness, qualities we can nurture through contemplating the beauty of these enlightened beings. Engage not just with your head but with your heart. Follow your intuition ... enrich your life. My thanks to Vessantara for a treasure trove of fascinating information, explanation, and anecdote on the feminine divine. This is an invaluable introductory source book.Sandy Boucher, author of Discovering Kwan Yin, Buddhist Goddess of Compassion.
I Hear Her Words
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Author : Alice Collett
language : en
Publisher: Windhorse Publications
Release Date : 2021-06-15
I Hear Her Words written by Alice Collett and has been published by Windhorse Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-06-15 with Religion categories.
Is there gender equality in Buddhist traditions? What do Buddhist texts say about women? This book tells the stories of many inspiring Buddhist women who overcame attempted constraint to gain liberation and become esteemed teachers. An ideal introduction to gender studies in Buddhism and the history of women in the tradition.
Red Tara
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Author : Rachael Stevens
language : en
Publisher: Shambhala Publications
Release Date : 2022-11-29
Red Tara written by Rachael Stevens and has been published by Shambhala Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-11-29 with Religion categories.
A complete introduction to the Buddhist goddess Tara, with special emphasis on her form as Red Tara. Tara is one of the most celebrated goddesses in the Buddhist world, representing enlightened activity in the form of the divine feminine. She protects, nurtures, and helps practitioners on the path to enlightenment. Manifesting in many forms and in many colors to help beings, Tara's red form represents her powers of magnetization, subjugation, and the transformation of desire into enlightened activity. Red Tara has gained popularity in recent years with practitioners of Tibetan Buddhism worldwide. She is considered to be particularly powerful in times of plague and disharmony. This comprehensive overview focuses on the origins, forms, and practices of Tara, providing the reader with insightful information and inspirations relating to the goddess. Its second part focuses on Red Tara, a powerful and liberating form of Tara that is particularly important to connect with in a time of crisis. These chapters cover various forms of Red Tara found throughout the Tibetan Buddhist world, the particular qualities she represents, and how through prayers and meditation we can embody her principles and truly benefit beings. An accompanying appendix includes prayers, songs, and meditations on the goddess, enabling readers to directly connect with their compassionate enlightened nature through practices associated with this powerful Buddhist female deity.