A 60,000-mile odyssey in search of Buddhist nuns—hailed as “inspiring and necessary” (Kirkus), “ambitious” (Tricycle), and “compelling” (Financial Times) They come to the monastic Buddhist life from every faith and career: a policewoman, a princess, a Bollywood star, a violinist. Out of the public eye, despite hardship and even persecution, they vow to seek enlightenment in a world full of noise. Who are these women? What motivates them, and what stands in their way? Award-winning journalist Christine Toomey investigates. From Nepal to California, she encounters unforgettable nuns who reveal the blessings—and perils—of carrying a 2,500-year tradition into the twenty-first century. Often denied equal status with monks, they are nonetheless devoted—to their faith, and to change.
In Search of Buddha's Daughters: The Hidden Lives and Fearless Work of Buddhist Nuns
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Author: Toomey, Christine
Binding: Paperback
ISBN: 9781615191949
Details:
Author: Toomey, Christine
Brand: The Experiment
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Paperback
Number Of Pages: 384
Release Date: 21-03-2017
Package Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.6 x 1.4 inches Languages: English
EAN: 9781615191949
