The Moon and Flowers: A Woman's Path to EnlightenmentKalyanavaca Windhorse, 1997 - 285 sider The 19 women who wrote these essays have all been ordained within the Buddhist tradition. They come from different countries and have very different life-styles: some are career women, some are mothers leading a family life, and some live and work in country-retreat centres. One thing they all have in common is their firm commitment to Buddhism. In the essays they describe how they are trying to bring the various aspects and concerns of their daily lives into harmony with their Buddhist ideals and practice. The many topics they discuss include feminism, motherhood, work, sexuality and friendship. |
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... things . A beautiful challenge - but still a challenge . To go forth from materialism is to put one's faith in the intangible , the invisible , that which is beyond the reach of the physical senses . However , this is not at all the ...
... things . A beautiful challenge - but still a challenge . To go forth from materialism is to put one's faith in the intangible , the invisible , that which is beyond the reach of the physical senses . However , this is not at all the ...
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... things , like being afraid to walk alone in the world out of fear of sexual assault ( which often isn't an unfounded ... things cozy and nice , trying to avoid conflict and smooth things over when interpersonal difficulties do arise ...
... things , like being afraid to walk alone in the world out of fear of sexual assault ( which often isn't an unfounded ... things cozy and nice , trying to avoid conflict and smooth things over when interpersonal difficulties do arise ...
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... things are profitable , blameless , commended by the wise , being adopted and put into effect they lead to welfare and happiness , " then you should practise them and abide in them . ' From Nanamoli , The Life of the Buddha , Buddhist ...
... things are profitable , blameless , commended by the wise , being adopted and put into effect they lead to welfare and happiness , " then you should practise them and abide in them . ' From Nanamoli , The Life of the Buddha , Buddhist ...
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