Female Deities In Buddhism
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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.
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.
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 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.
Buddhist Goddesses Of India
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Author : Miranda Eberle Shaw
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2007-01-01
Buddhist Goddesses Of India written by Miranda Eberle Shaw and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-01-01 with Buddhist goddesses categories.
Illustrations: Numerous B/w and Colour Illustrations Description: 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 Show 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.
Not In God S Image
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Author : Catherine Rahaim
language : en
Publisher: Universal-Publishers
Release Date : 2007
Not In God S Image written by Catherine Rahaim and has been published by Universal-Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with History categories.
This study investigated the impact that women's body image had on prehistoric, ancient Greek, and developing Jewish and Tibetan Buddhist religions. Questions focused on the validity of a Mother Goddess concept, the justifications used to reinforce negativity about women's bodies, and the roles women assumed to maintain their spirituality. The evolution of patriarchal leadership was investigated, given the archaeological evidence that women's biological functions were seen as connected to the divine world and in parallel with the mysteries of nature. Data was drawn from archaeological, historical, and mythological accounts to present an interpretation of women's bodies through ancient times. Scriptural and doctrinal changes concerning women's body image were examined in developing Judaism and Tibetan Buddhism. The investigation concluded that initially God as creator was perceived as female, and high status was accorded to women whose bodies functioned like the Divine. The study further concluded that the reversal of that status was connected to two issues: the subjugation of the Mother Goddess by nomadic invaders, and controls exerted to regulate food supply, land ownership, and new moral codes based on male leadership. Women, in their dependent status, assumed supporting roles in religion. In ancient Greece, women faired the best in promoting their unique ability to safeguard the polis and its food supply by participating in exclusive festivals. In Judaism, women's body excluded her participation beyond home rituals. In Tibetan Buddhism, women achieve status by ignoring their physical states. Clarification of the divine as having male and female attributes is an avenue available only in "alternative" approaches in all three religions.
Traveller In Space
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Author : June Campbell
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1996
Traveller In Space written by June Campbell and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1996 with Religion categories.
The Female Buddha
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Author : Deborah Bowman (Ph. D.)
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2011-09-15
The Female Buddha written by Deborah Bowman (Ph. D.) and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-09-15 with Buddhist art categories.
Drawing on Guanyin as the central female deity of East Asian Buddhism, The Female Buddha brings us inspirational images to contemplate. Paired with the brilliant words of 54 women teachers from the time of the Buddha to present day, this book is a celebration of truth and beauty. The photographs and quotes reflect the wisdom of an ancient tradition and a vision of the awakened feminine in our time. The Female Buddha is here to shake up habituated thinking and inspire possibilities. She is our own capacity for liberation and love.
Gender Identity And Tibetan Buddhism
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Author : June Campbell
language : en
Publisher: Motilal Banarsidass Publishe
Release Date : 2003
Gender Identity And Tibetan Buddhism written by June Campbell and has been published by Motilal Banarsidass Publishe this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with Buddhism categories.
Gender, Identity and Tibetan Buddhism is a cross-sultural study which creates links between the symbolic representations of gender in the philosophy of Tibetan buddhism and contemporary thinking in relation to identity politics and interubjectivity. it traces some of the important cultural factors in the representations of gender in Tibet`s archic images, its monastic institutions, and in the light of Tibetan Buddhism`s popularity in the west, June Campbell raises important questions concerning the potential uses and abuses of power, authority and secrecy in the sexual practices of Tibetan Tantra, now that its teachings are being disseminated throughout the world.
Discovering Kwan Yin Buddhist Goddess Of Compassion
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Author : Sandy Boucher
language : en
Publisher: Beacon Press (MA)
Release Date : 1999
Discovering Kwan Yin Buddhist Goddess Of Compassion written by Sandy Boucher and has been published by Beacon Press (MA) this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999 with Religion categories.
The most celebrated goddess in all of Asia, Kwan Yin has crossed the ocean to enter the lives of American women. She is a bodhisattva (one who delays her own full enlightenment to work for the liberation of all beings), compassionately engaged in the world. In this illustrated volume Sandy Boucher offers an invitation to women to share in Kwan Yin's illuminating light. With meditations, chants, and prayers created by Buddhist devotees of Asian and Western heritage. Discovering Kwan Yin, Buddhist Goddess of Compassion is sure to become an important spiritual touchstone for all those who seek to celebrate the goddess in their lives, to give and receive the loving power of her presence.