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Therigathapali belongs to the Pali Tipitaka, the authorized recension for the Southern Buddhism. Therigatha is perhaps unique in the world religious literature in that it contains poems exclusively by liberated women, and is likely the earliest such religious book.The Elder Bhikkhunis (Theri in Pali), whose poems (gatha) and spontaneous utterances are included in the book represent a cross-section of the entire Indian society in that there are princesses and paupers, teens and senior citizens, single and married, reputable housewives and courtesans, high-class society and down-trodden ones, mothers with children and mothers who had lost children, disputation experts and quiet ones: you name it and you will find it among these women. And the one thing that unites them all together? They all realized the ultimate: the cessation of lust, hate, and delusion; the freedom; the liberation; the end of the cycle of becoming. And when they realized it, the joy that arose was so spontaneous that they couldn't but help express their utmost happiness and it took the form of verses translated in this book.The verses themselves are so powerful that they could be used as a means of meditation on the sufferings inherent in the round of existence and generate the desire to be free. In this book, both Pali originals and English translations are provided so it's easier for those who want to learn Pali or just check the translations. A full Pali-English Glossary, detailed Endnotes, and other indices will help the interested reader to learn more about the elder bhikkhunis, their circumstances, and what led them to search for the ultimate freedom. Geen bibliotheekbeschrijvingen gevonden. |
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Google Books — Bezig met laden... GenresDewey Decimale Classificatie (DDC)294.38Religions Other Religions Religions of Indic origin Buddhism Buddhist scriptureWaarderingGemiddelde: Geen beoordelingen.Ben jij dit?Word een LibraryThing Auteur. |