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Abstract / Summary

This book on engaged Buddhism focuses on women working for social justice in a wide range of Buddhist traditions and societies. Contributors document attempts to actualize Buddhism's liberating ideals of personal growth and social transformation. Dealing with issues such as human rights, gender-based violence, prostitution, and the role of Buddhist nuns, the work illuminates the possibilities for positive change that are available to those with limited power and resources. Integrating social realities and theoretical perspectives, the work utilizes feminist interpretations of Buddhist values and looks at culturally appropriate means of instigating change.

Field of Interest

Religion & Thought

Author

David N. Gellner, fl. 2007, Sarah LeVine, fl. 2007, Ranjani de Silva, fl. 2007, Kathryn L. Norsworthy, Meenakshi Chhabra, fl. 2007, Paula Green, 1955-, Lin Chew, fl. 2007, Anne C. Klein, fl. 2007, Karma Lekshe Tsomo, 1944-, Caren I. Ohlson, fl. 2004, Elise Anne DeVido, fl. 2004, Margaret Coberly, fl. 2004, Khandu Lama, fl. 2004

Copyright Message

Copyright © 2004 State University of New York

Content Type

General reference book

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Text

Original Publication Date

2004

Page Count

287

Publication Year

2004

Publisher

State University of New York Press

Place Published / Released

Albany, NY

Subject

Religion & Thought, Social Sciences, Community, المجتمع, Umma, Jama'a, Communauté, Gemeinde, קְהִלָה, Comunidade, Comunidad, Buddhist, Buddhists, Attitudes toward, Women, Attitudes toward, Women, Social & Religious Role of, Clergy, Buddhism, Buddhist Ethics

Series / Program

SUNY Series in Feminist Philosophy

Keywords and Translated Subjects

المجتمع, Umma, Jama'a, Communauté, Gemeinde, קְהִלָה, Comunidade, Comunidad