Overview
A ""fascinating and inspiring"" celebration of women's spirituality and the female mystics of Tibetan Buddhism-now featuring an updated and expanded author autobiography (San Francisco Chronicle) Women of Wisdom explores and celebrates the spiritual potential of all women, as exemplified by the lives of six Tibetan female mystics. These stories of great women who have achieved full illumination-overcoming cultural prejudices and a host of other problems which male practitioners do not encounter-offer a wealth of inspiration to everyone on the spiritual path. In this revised and expanded edition, Tsultrim Allione's extensive autobiographical preface and introduction speak directly to the difficulties and triumphs of women in the West who pursue a spiritual life, as she shares her own stories and experiences. Women of Wisdom offers valuable insights to all those interested in women's spirituality, regardless of background or tradition.
Full Product Details
Author: Tsultrim Allione
Publisher: Shambhala Publications Inc
Imprint: Snow Lion Publications
Edition: 2nd Revised edition
Dimensions:
Width: 15.20cm
, Height: 2.30cm
, Length: 22.80cm
Weight: 0.482kg
ISBN: 9781559391412
ISBN 10: 1559391413
Pages: 192
Publication Date: 05 September 2000
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: To order
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Reviews
One of the best books to bring out the riches of the feminine in Buddhism. Filled with inspired stories, Women of Wisdom is truly a classic. --Jack Kornfield <br><br> For anyone interested in exploring new ground regarding either women and religion or Tantric Buddhist lore, this book is a treasure. -- Parabola <br><br> Women of Wisdom is both fascinating and inspiring for Buddhists and non-Buddhists, female and male, alike. -- San Francisco Chronicle
One of the best books to bring out the riches of the feminine in Buddhism. Filled with inspired stories, Women of Wisdom is truly a classic. -Jack Kornfield For anyone interested in exploring new ground regarding either women and religion or Tantric Buddhist lore, this book is a treasure. -Parabola Women of Wisdom is both fascinating and inspiring for Buddhists and non-Buddhists, female and male, alike. -San Francisco Chronicle
One of the best books to bring out the riches of the feminine in Buddhism. Filled with inspired stories, Women of Wisdom is truly a classic. --Jack Kornfield For anyone interested in exploring new ground regarding either women and religion or Tantric Buddhist lore, this book is a treasure. --Parabola Women of Wisdom is both fascinating and inspiring for Buddhists and non-Buddhists, female and male, alike. --San Francisco Chronicle
One of the best books to bring out the riches of the feminine in Buddhism. Filled with inspired stories, Women of Wisdom is truly a classic. --Jack Kornfield For anyone interested in exploring new ground regarding either women and religion or Tantric Buddhist lore, this book is a treasure. -- Parabola Women of Wisdom is both fascinating and inspiring for Buddhists and non-Buddhists, female and male, alike. -- San Francisco Chronicle
One of the best books to bring out the riches of the feminine in Buddhism. Filled with inspired stories, <i>Women of Wisdom </i>is truly a classic. Jack Kornfield For anyone interested in exploring new ground regarding either women and religion or Tantric Buddhist lore, this book is a treasure. <i>Parabola</i> <i>Women of Wisdom</i> is both fascinating and inspiring for Buddhists and non-Buddhists, female and male, alike. <i>San Francisco Chronicle</i>
One of the best books to bring out the riches of the feminine in Buddhism. Filled with inspired stories, Women of Wisdom is truly a classic. --Jack Kornfield For anyone interested in exploring new ground regarding either women and religion or Tantric Buddhist lore, this book is a treasure. --Parabola Women of Wisdom is both fascinating and inspiring for Buddhists and non-Buddhists, female and male, alike. --San Francisco Chronicle
Author Information
Tsultrim Allione is one of the most widely known contemporary Western women teachers of Buddhism. She received her master's degree from Antioch University in Buddhism/Women's Studies and was among the first Western women ordained as a Tibetan Buddhist nun. She has been a practicing Buddhist for over thirty years and has taught throughout the world, making great efforts to create teaching methods which facilitate the Western understanding of Buddhism. She is founder and director of Tara Mandala, a retreat center in Pagosa Springs, Colorado, that has been described as one of the most dynamic new Buddhist centers in North America. In 2009, Allione received the Outstanding Woman in Buddhism Award.
