Studies on Women in Buddhism (c. 6th century B.C. to c. 1300 century A.D.)
Jash, Sayamtara
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PRODUCT DETAILS
Book ID : 43197
ISBN-10 : 81-7702-394-2 / 8177023942
ISBN-13 : 978-81-7702-394-7 / 9788177023947
Place
of Publication :
Delhi
Year
of Publication :
2017
Edition : (First Edition)
Language : English
xxxiv, 294p., 25 cm.
CONTENTS
CONTNETS:- - Introduction - Position and Status of Women in India in the Sixth Century B.C. - The Buddhist Community - The Bhikksuni Pratimoksa Sutra - Origin and Nature of the Buddhist Sangha - Changing Scenario of the Vinaya-Vastu in the Buddhist Monastic Order - Conclusion
DESCRIPTION
Studies on Women in Buddhism is based on extensive primary source materials and garnished by significant theories and observations of eminent scholars of the east and the west. It offers an analytical as well as critical window to the deeper meaning of socio-religious values and doctrinal reflections of Buddhism in the Buddhist texts highlighting the contents of the Bhikshuni Pratimoksha composed by the Upasikas and the Bhikshunis before the Christian era. The text, needless to mention is possibly the earliest composition exclusively credited to the women folk. The publication incorporates some thought provoking issues like position and status of women in India in the sixth century B.C. the Buddhist community Buddhist Pratimoksha Sutra-origin and Nature of the Buddhist Sangha Doctrinal and metaphysical aspects and changing scenario of the Vinaya-vastu in the Buddhist monastic order.
