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Poems of the First Buddhist Women: A Translation of the Therigatha
Poems of the First Buddhist Women: A Translation of the Therigatha
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The Therīgāthā is a Buddhist classic, one of the oldest literary texts by women, composed more than two millennia ago and originally collected as part of the Pali canon. It offers insights into the experiences of women in ancient times and resonates with modern readers with its spare and elegant style.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 192 pages
Publication date: 26 February 2021
Publisher: Harvard University Press
The Therīgāthā, a remarkable modern translation of a Buddhist classic, stands as one of the oldest literary texts penned by women. Composed over two millennia ago and originally included in the Pali canon of Buddhist scripture, these poems were crafted by some of the earliest Buddhist women, known as therīs, who were celebrated for their religious accomplishments. Through imaginative verses that explore themes of truth and freedom, the women recount their lives before ordination and their profound sense of liberation from the cycle of samsara.
Poems of the First Buddhist Women provides a captivating glimpse into the lives of women in ancient times, offering insights that continue to resonate with contemporary readers. Rendered with a spare and elegant style, this powerful translation introduces us to a timeless masterpiece of world literature.
Weight: 164g
Dimension: 202 x 135 x 16 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780674251359
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