Sisters in solitude
two traditions of Buddhist monastic ethics for women: …
Karma Lekshe Tsomo Bhikṣuṇī
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two traditions of Buddhist monastic ethics for women: a comparative analysis of the Chinese Dharmagupta and the Tibetan Mūlāsarvāstivada Bhikṣuṇī Prātimokṣa sūtras
By Karma Lekshe Tsomo Bhikṣuṇī
Sisters in Solitude opens a window into one of history's most significant yet overlooked spiritual traditions: the ethical framework that guided Buddhist nuns across centuries and cultures. Author Karma Lekshe Tsomo Bhikṣuṇī presents the first English translations of ancient monastic codes that shaped the daily lives of ordained women in Buddhist communities.
Drawing from two major Buddhist schools—the Dharmagupta tradition preserved in Chinese texts and the Mulasarvastivada school maintained in Tibetan sources—this scholarly work reveals how women navigated their spiritual paths within structured religious communities. The book examines the Bhiksuni Pratimoksa Sutras, sacred texts that established moral guidelines specifically designed for women seeking enlightenment through monastic life.
For contemporary readers exploring spiritual discipline and ethical living, this work offers profound insights into how ancient communities balanced individual growth with collective harmony. The moral precepts and daily conduct codes presented here demonstrate timeless principles of mindful living that transcend cultural boundaries.
More than a historical document, Sisters in Solitude serves as a bridge connecting modern spiritual seekers with the wisdom of women who dedicated their lives to contemplative practice. These translated texts illuminate universal themes of commitment, community, and the pursuit of inner transformation that continue to resonate with anyone seeking deeper meaning through disciplined spiritual practice.
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Tripiṭaka
- ✓ Explore Buddhist women
- ✓ Explore Criticism, interpretation
- ✓ Explore Monasticism and religious orders for women, Buddhist
- ✓ Explore Buddhist Monasticism and religious orders for women
- ✓ Explore Rules
- ✓ Explore Monasticism and religious orders, rules
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Details
- Published
- 1996
- Publisher
- State University of New York Press
- ISBN-10
- 0791430898
- Pages
- 198
- Language
- EN
- LC Classification
- BQ2297.K37 1996
