Opening the Lotus: A Woman's Guide to Buddhism - Couverture rigide

Boucher, Sandy

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0807073083 ISBN 13 : 9780807073087

Editeur : Beacon Pr, 1997

Synopsis

Book by Boucher Sandy

A propos du livre

Revue de presse :

Here is a trustworthy traveling companion for the countless Western women who desire, and deserve, to venture on the Dharma path.--Joanna Macy, author of World as Lover, World as Self

"I found Opening the Lotus illuminating in its clarity, depth, and patient guidance and could see it appreciated in numerous settings, from meditation centers to college classrooms." --Ellyn Kaschak, professor of psychology, San Jose State University, author of Engendered Lives

"An energetic and useful recasting of Buddhism's beliefs for contemporary women."
-Publishers Weekly

"Opening the Lotus is a triumph of clarity and feminine wisdom."--Frederic A. Brussat, Body Mind Spirit

Présentation de l'éditeur :

Part primer, part personal history, part guide to spiritual practice, this book opens the door to an understanding of Buddhist spirituality, which engages more and more Westerners as the millennium approaches. Through personal anecdotes, lively explanations, and thoughtful discussions, Sandy Boucher presents a female perspective on fundamental Buddhist teachings such as compassion, detachment, and enlightenment.

Includes a directory of women teachers in the United States, Canada, and abroad.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Beacon Pr
• Date d'édition: 1997
• ISBN 10: 0807073083
• ISBN 13: 9780807073087
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 194