Poems of the First Buddhist Women
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Poems of the First Buddhist Women

A Translation of the Therigatha

Charles Hallisey, Charles Hallisey

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Poems of the First Buddhist Women

A Translation of the Therigatha

Charles Hallisey, Charles Hallisey

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A stunning modern translation of a Buddhist classic that is also one of the oldest literary texts in the world written by women. The Ther?g?th? is one of the oldest surviving literatures by women, composed more than two millennia ago and originally collected as part of the Pali canon of Buddhist scripture. These poems were written by some of the first Buddhist women— ther?s —honored for their religious achievements. Through imaginative verses about truth and freedom, the women recount their lives before ordination and their joy at attaining liberation from samsara. Poems of the First Buddhist Women offers startling insights into the experiences of women in ancient times that continue to resonate with modern readers. With a spare and elegant style, this powerful translation introduces us to a classic of world literature.

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Publisher
Harvard University Press
Year
2021
ISBN
9780674259195
Topic
Littérature
Subtopic
Les femmes dans la poésie

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