| Buddhist Women and Social Justice: Ideals, Challenges, and Achievements Contributor(s): Tsomo, Karma Lekshe (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0791462544 ISBN-13: 9780791462546 Publisher: State University of New York Press OUR PRICE: $33.20 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 2004 Annotation: This book on engaged Buddhism focuses on women working for social justice in a wide range of Buddhist tradition and societies. Contributors document attempts to actualize Buddhism's liberating ideas 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. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Buddhism - History - Social Science | Women's Studies - Religion | Buddhism - Rituals & Practice |
| Dewey: 294.308 |
| LCCN: 2003070446 |
| Series: Suny Series, Feminist Philosophy |
| Physical Information: 0.73" H x 6.42" W x 9.02" (0.86 lbs) 286 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Buddhist - Sex & Gender - Feminine |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |