Poems of the first Buddhist women : a translation of the Therigatha / translated by Charles Hallisey.

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Hallisey, Charles [translator]

Material type: Text

TextLanguage: English Original language: pali Series: Murty Classical Library of IndiaPublication details: London : Harvard University Press, 2015.ISBN:

9780674251410

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Summary: "The therigatha is one of the oldest surviving literatures by women, composed more than two millennia ago and originally collected as part of the Pali canon of Buddhist scripture. These poems were written by some of the first Buddhist women—theirs —honored for their religious achievements. Through imaginative verses about truth and freedom, the women recount their lives before ordination and their joy at attaining liberation from samsara. Poems of the first Buddhist women offers startling insights into the experiences of women in ancient times that continue to resonate with modern readers. With a spare and elegant style, this powerful translation introduces us to a classic of world literature."--

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Item type	Home library	Collection	Call number	Status	Notes	Date due	Barcode
Print	OPJGU Sonepat- Campus Main Library	Special collection -Murty Classical Library of India	891 MU- (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available	Special Collection - Murthy Classical Library of India		147012

"The therigatha is one of the oldest surviving literatures by women, composed more than two millennia ago and originally collected as part of the Pali canon of Buddhist scripture. These poems were written by some of the first Buddhist women—theirs —honored for their religious achievements. Through imaginative verses about truth and freedom, the women recount their lives before ordination and their joy at attaining liberation from samsara. Poems of the first Buddhist women offers startling insights into the experiences of women in ancient times that continue to resonate with modern readers. With a spare and elegant style, this powerful translation introduces us to a classic of world literature."--

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