Poems of the first Buddhist women : a translation of the Therigatha /
Poems of the first Buddhist women : a translation of the Therigatha /
translated by Charles Hallisey.
- 1 online resource.
- Murty classical library of India .
- Murty classical library of India. .
Electronic book.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Poems with One Verse -- Poems with Two Verses -- Poems with Three Verses -- A Poem with Four Verses -- Poems with Five Verses -- Poems with Six Verses -- Poems with Seven Verses -- A Poem with Eight Verses -- A Poem with Nine Verses -- A Poem with Eleven Verses -- A Poem with Twelve Verses -- A Poem with Sixteen Verses -- Poems with about Twenty Verses -- A Poem with about Thirty Verses -- A Poem with about Forty Verses -- The Great Chapter.
"The Therīgāthā 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 - therīs - 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. The Therīgāthā 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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Buddhist poetry.
Pali poetry.
Pali poetry--Translations into English.
Poésie bouddhique.
Poésie palie.
POETRY / Women Authors.
Buddhist poetry
Pali poetry
Buddhism. South Asian literature. ancient wisdom. devotional poetry. inspiration. religious stories. spiritual poetry. women's history.
Electronic books.
Translations
BQ1452.E5 / H35 2021
294.3/8232
Electronic book.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Poems with One Verse -- Poems with Two Verses -- Poems with Three Verses -- A Poem with Four Verses -- Poems with Five Verses -- Poems with Six Verses -- Poems with Seven Verses -- A Poem with Eight Verses -- A Poem with Nine Verses -- A Poem with Eleven Verses -- A Poem with Twelve Verses -- A Poem with Sixteen Verses -- Poems with about Twenty Verses -- A Poem with about Thirty Verses -- A Poem with about Forty Verses -- The Great Chapter.
"The Therīgāthā 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 - therīs - 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. The Therīgāthā 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"--
9780674259195 067425919X 9780674259201 0674259203
646F7F2A-2C62-4299-AA5D-D52E906A2DF0 OverDrive, Inc. http://www.overdrive.com 22573/ctv33ktghq JSTOR
Buddhist poetry.
Pali poetry.
Pali poetry--Translations into English.
Poésie bouddhique.
Poésie palie.
POETRY / Women Authors.
Buddhist poetry
Pali poetry
Buddhism. South Asian literature. ancient wisdom. devotional poetry. inspiration. religious stories. spiritual poetry. women's history.
Electronic books.
Translations
BQ1452.E5 / H35 2021
294.3/8232