Barbara McHugh (Book order)

Barbara McHugh Book order

Barbara McHugh is an author whose literary work is informed by deep academic knowledge and extensive editorial experience. Her writing delves into themes stemming from her background in religion and literature, alongside a lifelong dedication to Buddhism and meditation. McHugh explores the nature of human experience and spirituality, bringing an introspective and philosophical dimension to her prose. Her style is meticulous and contemplative, inviting readers to reflect on profound truths.

Bride of the Buddha

360 pages
13 hours of reading

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This is the story of Yasodhara, the abandoned wife of the Buddha. Facing society’s challenges, she transforms her rage into devotion to the path of liberation. Concealing her gender, she joins the monastic community and becomes the Buddha’s closest confidant, known in the scriptures as Ananda. She/he is the one who persuades the Buddha to allow women to join the order and attains awakening just in time to guide the council in preserving the Buddha’s teachings. A page-turner about a woman’s struggle in an unapologetic patriarchy, Bride of the Buddha offers the reader a penetrating perspective on the milieu of the Buddha, with a fanciful twist.