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Poems of the First Buddhist Women
A Translation of the Therigatha
Series: Murty Classical Library of India
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Ideal for readers interested in Buddhist studies, early Indian literature, women’s history, and spiritual poetry. This book also appeals to those seeking profound and accessible ancient texts that explore themes of truth, freedom, and female religious experience.
The Therīgāthā, part of the Pali canon of Buddhist scripture, is one of the oldest surviving works by women, composed more than two millennia ago by some of the first Buddhist women—therīs—honored for their religious achievements. With a spare and elegant style, this powerful translation introduces us to a classic of world literature.
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The TherXXXXgāthā 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—therXXXXs—honoured 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.
Series: Murty Classical Library of India
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Praised as one of the earliest collections of women’s literature and Indian poetry, these poems are both invaluable historical documents and richly rewarding literary works. Critics note the translation’s spare yet powerful style, making the gritty and moving experiences of early Buddhist women accessible and vivid. This compendium has been described as austere, revelatory, and deeply attentive to social suffering, offering insights not found in other early Buddhist texts.
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ISBN: 9780674251359
Publisher: Harvard University Press
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 23 February 2021
Country: United States
Imprint: Harvard University Press
Contributors:
- Translated by Charles Hallisey
Audience: Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 13.0mm
Width: 133.0mm
Height: 203.0mm
Weight: 181g
Pages: 192
About the Author
Charles Hallisey is Yehan Numata Senior Lecturer on Buddhist Literatures at Harvard University.
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