Opening the Lotus

A Woman's Guide to Buddhism

Sandy Boucher

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Beacon Press
01 September 2018

Buddhism; Gender studies: women

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.

By: Sandy Boucher
Imprint: Beacon Press
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 10mm
Weight: 241g
ISBN: 9780807073094
ISBN 10: 0807073091
Pages: 204
Publication Date: 01 September 2018
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

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.

Reviews for Opening the Lotus: A Woman's Guide to Buddhism

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