Buddhism through American Women's Eyes

Buddhism through American Women's Eyes

by Karma Lekshe Tsomo (Editor)
Buddhism through American Women's Eyes

Buddhism through American Women's Eyes

by Karma Lekshe Tsomo (Editor)

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Overview

The Buddha's path to human transformation declares women and men equally capable of spiritual realization, yet throughout history most exemplars of this tradition have been men. Now, as Buddhism is transmitted to the West, women are playing a major role in its adaptation and development. The conversation presented here takes place among experienced practitioners from many Buddhist traditions who share their thoughts on the Buddhist outlook, its practical application in everyday life, and the challenges of practicing Buddhism in the Western world. Thirteen women contribute a wealth of thought-provoking material on topics such as bringing Dharma into relationships, dealing with stress, Buddhism and the Twelve Steps, mothering and meditation, the monastic experience, and forging a kind heart in an age of alienation.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781559393638
Publisher: Shambhala
Publication date: 12/16/2010
Edition description: 2nd Edition
Pages: 184
Product dimensions: 5.50(w) x 8.40(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Karma Lekshe Tsomo is an associate professor in the Department of Theology and Religious Studies at the University of San Diego, where she teaches Buddhism, World Religions, and Comparative Religious Ethics. She studied Buddhism in Dharamsala, India, for fifteen years and received a doctorate in Philosophy from the University of Hawaii. She is a founder and past president of Sakyadhita: International Association of Buddhist Women, and director of Jamyang Foundation, an innovative education project for women in developing countries.

Table of Contents

Appreciation 7

Openings 9

1 Forging a Kind Heart in an Age of Alienation Heidi Singh 15

2 Being Buddha Prabhasa Dharma 25

3 Reflections on Impermanence: Buddhist Practice in the Emergency Room Margaret Coberly 31

4 Mothering and Meditation Jacqueline Mandell 47

5 Everyday Dharma Michelle Levey 61

6 Bringing Dharma into Relationships Karuna Dharma 71

7 Dealing with Stress Ayya Khema 75

8 Abortion: A Respectful Meeting Ground Yvonne Rand 85

9 Buddhism and the Twelve Steps Rachel V. 91

10 Karma: Creative Responsibility Karma Lekshe Tsomo 97

11 The Bodhisattva Peace Training Tsering Everest 105

12 The Monastic Experience Karma Lekshe Tsomo Eko Susan Noble Furyu Schroeder Nora Kunli Shih Jacqueline Mandell 121

13 Eastern Traditions in Western Lands Eko Susan Noble 149

Continuing the Conversation 155

Notes 161

Glossary 165

Further Reading 171

About the Contributors 175

Index 177

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