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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Table of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Contents
- Introduction
- Poems with One Verse
- Poems with Two Verses
- Poems with Three Verses
- A Poem with Four Verses
- Poems with Five Verses
- Poems with Six Verses
- Poems with Seven Verses
- A Poem with Eight Verses
- A Poem with Nine Verses
- A Poem with Eleven Verses
- A Poem with Twelve Verses
- A Poem with Sixteen Verses
- Poems with about Twenty Verses
- A Poem with about Thirty Verses
- A Poem with about Forty Verses
- The Great Chapter
- Abbreviations
- Notes to the Translation
- Glossary
- Bibliography
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