Portraits of Buddhist Women: Stories from the Saddharmaratnavaliya: Stories from the Saddharmaratnāvaliya (SUNY series in Buddhist Studies)
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Portraits of Buddhist Women: Stories from the Saddharmaratnavaliya: Stories from the Saddharmaratnāvaliya (SUNY series in Buddhist Studies)

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Uncover compelling narratives of Buddhist women from the 13th-century Sinhala Buddhist text, Saddharmaratnavaliya. Expertly translated and contextualized, these stories illuminate women’s social status and roles in medieval India and Sri Lanka. Delve into Buddhist doctrine, gender, and female sexuality as they adapted to societal changes. This collection offers unique insights into the intellectual and social history of South Asian Buddhism. Essential reading for scholars, students of Buddhist studies, and enthusiasts of women’s history in India.

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