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Buddhist Nuns in Taiwan and Sri Lanka: A Critique of the Feminist Perspective
Author Cheng, Wei-yi
Date2011.02.10
Pages226
PublisherRoutledge
Publisher Url http://www.routledge.com/
LocationLondon, England, UK [倫敦, 英格蘭, 英國]
Content type書籍=Book
Language英文=English
Note1 Edition
Keyword比丘尼=Buddhist Nun=Bhiksuni=Bhikkhuni; 佛教人物=Buddhist
AbstractTaking a comparative approach, this fieldwork-based study explores the lives and thoughts of Buddhist nuns in present-day Taiwan and Sri Lanka. The author examines the postcolonial background and its influence on the modern situation, as well as surveying the main historical, economic, and social factors which influence the position of nuns in society. Based on original research, including interviews with nuns in both countries, the book examines their perspectives on controversial issues and in particular those concerning the status of women in Buddhism. Concerns discussed include allegedly misogynist teachings relating to women's inferior karma, that they cannot become Buddhas, and that nuns have to follow additional rules that monks do not. Bridging the gap between feminist theory and the reality of women in religion, the book makes a distinct contribution to the study of women in Buddhism by focusing on nuns from both of the main wings of Buddhism (Theravada and Mahayana) as well as furthering feminist studies of Buddhism and religion in general.
Table of contentsTable of Contents

1. Theological and Methodological Standpoint
2. Buddhist Women in Sri Lanka and Taiwan
2.1 Buddhist Women in Sri Lanka
2.2 Buddhist Women in Taiwan
3. Buddhist Nuns at the Dawn of the Twenty-First Century
3.1 Scriptural Influence
3.2 Renunciation
3.3 Education
3.4 The Mixed-Sex Sangha
3.5 The Bhikkhuni Ordination
3.11 Buddhist Scriptures and Buddhists
3.12 Women’s Karma
3.13 Ultimate Goal
3.14 The Eight Special Rules
4. Conclusion.
Bibliography
ISBN9780415596268 (pbk); 0415596262 (pbk)
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Created date2011.03.16
Modified date2015.12.03



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