{"title":"Barbara McHugh","description":"\u003cp\u003eBarbara McHugh’s works invite readers into the rich tapestry of spiritual exploration and historical faiths. With titles like \u003cem\u003eBride of the Buddha\u003c\/em\u003e, her storytelling blends myth, legend, and devotion, offering profound insights into the intersections of culture and belief.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect narratives that illuminate spiritual journeys through evocative prose and thoughtful reflections. McHugh’s books resonate with those seeking a deeper understanding of religion and the human experience within sacred traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"bride-of-the-buddha-by-barbara-mchugh-9781948626231","title":"Bride of the Buddha","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA page-turner about a woman's struggle in an unapologetic patriarchy, \u003cem\u003eBride of the Buddha\u003c\/em\u003e offers the reader a penetrating perspective on the milieu of the Buddha, with a fanciful twist.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the story of Yasodhara, the abandoned wife of the Buddha. Facing society's challenges, she transforms her rage into devotion to the path of liberation. Concealing her gender, she joins the monastic community and becomes the Buddha's closest confidant, known in the scriptures as Ananda.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShe\/he is the one who persuades the Buddha to allow women to join the order and attains awakening just in time to guide the council in preserving the Buddha's teachings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA page-turner about a woman's struggle in an unapologetic patriarchy, \u003cem\u003eBride of the Buddha\u003c\/em\u003e offers the reader a penetrating perspective on the milieu of the Buddha, with a fanciful twist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47470192820460,"sku":"9781948626231","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781948626231-bride-of-the-buddha.jpg?v=1775213442"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/barbara-mchugh.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}