
Opening the Lotus
A Woman's Guide to Buddhism
Sandy Boucher(Author)
Beacon Press
Published on 1. May 1998
Book
Paperback/Softback
204 pages
978-0-8070-7309-4 (ISBN)
Description
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.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Boston, MA
United States
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Weight
298 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8070-7309-4 (9780807073094)
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Person
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.