Ellison Banks Findly

Women's Buddhism, Buddhism's Women: Tradition, Revision, Renewal Ellison Banks Findly

Brief Description: Throughout Buddhism's history, women have been hindered in their efforts to actualize the fullness of their spiritual lives: they face more obstacles to reaching full ordination, have fewer opportunities to cultivate advanced practice, and receive diminished recognition for their spiritual accomplishments. Here, a diverse array of scholars, activists, and practitioners explore how women have always managed to sustain a vital place for themselves within the tradition and continue to bring about change in the forms, practices, and institutions of Buddhism. In essays ranging from the scholarly to the personal, "Women's Buddhism, Buddhism's Women" describes how women have significantly shaped Buddhism to meet their own needs and the demands of contemporary life. Review Quotes: "No other book offers such a rich mix of Buddhist scholars and practitioners from such diverse Buddhist traditions, speaking on such a wide range of topics."--Karen Lang, University of VirginiaBiographical Note: Ellison Banks Findly is Professor of Religion and Asian Studies at Trinity College. She is the author and editor of several works including "Nur Jahan: Empress of Mughal India and Women, Religion and Social Change." She lives in Wethersfield, Connecticut. Marc Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 451-479) and index. Publisher Marketing: A call to action for Buddhist women re-examines the religion's history and women's place in it while encouraging women to take a more active role in the religion. Original. Review Citations:

Foreword 07/01/2000 pg. 43 (EAN 9780861711659, Paperback)

Library Journal 09/15/2000 pg. 84 (EAN 9780861711659, Paperback)

Choice 02/01/2001 pg. 1100 (EAN 9780861711659, Paperback)

Contributor Bio:  Findly, Ellison Banks Ellison Banks Findly is Professor of Religion and Asian Studies at Trinity College. She is the author and editor of several works including "Nur Jahan: Empress of Mughal India and Women, Religion and Social Change". She lives in Wethersfield, Connecticut.