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An exploration of an extraordinary group of female meditation masters from the Buddhist tradition in Tibet whose determination and accomplishments can serve as a great example for meditators the world over. Among Tibetan spiritual biographies there are many life stories of exceptional male wisdom-holders or vidyādharas. But biographies of religious women are few. This book focuses on the hidden world of the great female spiritual adepts who were born into a prominent lineage of the Sakya school of Tibetan Buddhism. For centuries, this family of wisdom holders has been committed to helping others alleviate their suffering and develop a strong dedication to spiritual practice.
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The Sakya Jetsunmas, Elisabeth A. Benard
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- Released
- 2022
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- Title
- The Sakya Jetsunmas
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Elisabeth A. Benard
- Publisher
- Shambhala Publications Inc
- Released
- 2022
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 320
- ISBN10
- 1645470911
- ISBN13
- 9781645470915
- Series
- Rating
- 4.5 out of 5
- Description
- An exploration of an extraordinary group of female meditation masters from the Buddhist tradition in Tibet whose determination and accomplishments can serve as a great example for meditators the world over. Among Tibetan spiritual biographies there are many life stories of exceptional male wisdom-holders or vidyādharas. But biographies of religious women are few. This book focuses on the hidden world of the great female spiritual adepts who were born into a prominent lineage of the Sakya school of Tibetan Buddhism. For centuries, this family of wisdom holders has been committed to helping others alleviate their suffering and develop a strong dedication to spiritual practice.