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Opening the Lotus - by Sandy Boucher (Paperback)

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Highlights

  • Part primer, part personal history, part guide to spiritual practice, this book opens the door to an understanding of Buddhist spirituality, which engages more and more Westerners as the millennium approaches.
  • About the Author: Sandy Boucher is a writer, editor, and longtime Buddhist practitioner.
  • 204 Pages
  • Religion + Beliefs, Buddhism

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About the Book



A gift to any woman intrigued by Buddhist art, philosophy, or meditation, this book explains the basics of Buddhism in a clear, warm, personal way. We learn the fundamental teachings of Buddhism; we read stories of important Buddhist goddesses, nuns, and laywomen from the past; and we examine traditional contemporary Buddhist attitudes toward women. Also includes beginner meditations and a directory of female Buddhist teachers. Illus.



Book Synopsis



Part primer, part personal history, part guide to spiritual practice, this book opens the door to an understanding of Buddhist spirituality, which engages more and more Westerners as the millennium approaches. Through personal anecdotes, lively explanations, and thoughtful discussions, Sandy Boucher presents a female perspective on fundamental Buddhist teachings such as compassion, detachment, and enlightenment.

Includes a directory of women teachers in the United States, Canada, and abroad.



Review Quotes




Here is a trustworthy traveling companion for the countless Western women who desire, and deserve, to venture on the Dharma path.--Joanna Macy, author of World as Lover, World as Self

"I found Opening the Lotus illuminating in its clarity, depth, and patient guidance and could see it appreciated in numerous settings, from meditation centers to college classrooms." --Ellyn Kaschak, professor of psychology, San Jose State University, author of Engendered Lives

"An energetic and useful recasting of Buddhism's beliefs for contemporary women."
-Publishers Weekly

"Opening the Lotus is a triumph of clarity and feminine wisdom."--Frederic A. Brussat, Body Mind Spirit



About the Author



Sandy Boucher is a writer, editor, and longtime Buddhist practitioner. Her book Turning the Wheel: American Women Creating the New Buddhism is also published by Beacon Press. She lives in Oakland, California.
Dimensions (Overall): 8.46 Inches (H) x 5.51 Inches (W) x .63 Inches (D)
Weight: .57 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Sub-Genre: Buddhism
Genre: Religion + Beliefs
Number of Pages: 204
Publisher: Beacon Press
Format: Paperback
Author: Sandy Boucher
Language: English
Street Date: May 1, 1998
TCIN: 93506555
UPC: 9780807073094
Item Number (DPCI): 247-04-2472
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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Estimated ship weight: 0.57 pounds
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