By Claudia Rankine — 2015
There is a belief among some African-Americans that to defeat racism, they have to work harder, be smarter, be better.
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Author Sandy Boucher introduces the American Buddhist scene—its issues, weaknesses, and strengths—to women interested in taking up Buddhist practice.
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Since becoming ordained four decades ago, Lama Tsultrim Allione has faced her share of challenges and sexism. Throughout it all, Tara’s vow to work for the benefit of all beings in a woman’s body has been a source of guidance and inspiration.
The female-fronted Good Goes On campaign recognizes powerful, design-minded women who are inspiring the next generation.
In the commentary from the Fall 2019 special women’s issue of Buddhadharma, Jan Willis reminds us of the powerful role of women in Buddhism, historically and today.
Are Jetsunma, her nuns and artists achieving something truly radical and unprecedented at DGL? In the context of tradition-laden India, Nepal and Bhutan, they are. - G. Roger Denson
You might think being a nun is very difficult and restrictive, but for them, ironically, it’s actually freedom from the alternative, which would be to get married, have a child every other year, work in the fields, work in the home, take care of their aged families, often while married to someone...
“Reading my first book on Buddhism at 18 is what changed my life completely,” she’s said. When she was halfway through it, she announced: “I’m a Buddhist” — to which her mother replied, “Finish the book and we’ll talk about it!”
Whoever fights monsters, should see to it that in the process (s)he does not become a monster. —Friedrich Nietzsche | The Swiss psychologist C. G. Jung used the term shadow work to describe the kind of introspective work that Nietzsche alludes to in the above quote.
Alex discusses motherhood, practicing self-love, standing up to bullies, and overcoming obstacles. So find yourself a relaxing space and read this interview with this seriously inspiring woman!