{"product_id":"the-lotus-face-empowerment-and-legacy-of-women-on-the-buddhist-path-9798266621763","title":"The Lotus Face: Empowerment and legacy of women on the Buddhist path","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Shifu Jose María Cruz | Margarita Busqui Llabres\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Buddhism - Tibetan\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor centuries, the voices of women in Buddhism have been veiled, their stories silenced, and their contributions marginalized. \u003ci\u003eThe Lotus Face\u003c\/i\u003e illuminates this shadowed legacy, offering a profound journey through the lives of enlightened nuns, contemporary teachers, and the sacred feminine archetypes that sustain the Dharma.\u003cbr\u003eFrom the first ordination of Mahapajapati Gotami to the modern revival of bhikkhuni lineages in Sri Lanka, Taiwan, and the West, this book explores the resilience, wisdom, and spiritual power of women who walked the path of Awakening despite historical exclusion. It is not just a historical account; it is an invitation to recognize the female essence within all beings.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside these pages, you will discover: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Hidden History: \u003c\/b\u003e How patriarchy shaped monastic structures and how women resisted exclusion, preserving the lineage through silence, service, and subtle resistance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSacred Feminine Archetypes: \u003c\/b\u003e A deep dive into the wisdom of Tara, Praj�āpāramitā, Vajrayoginī, and the Dakinis-symbols of compassion, emptiness, and transformative power.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVoices from the Past: \u003c\/b\u003e The poetic testimonies of the \u003ci\u003eTherīgāthā\u003c\/i\u003e, the forgotten masters like Khema and Uppalavannā, and the revolutionary practice of Machig Labdr�n's Ch�d.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eContemporary Leaders: \u003c\/b\u003e Insights from modern masters like Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo, Pema Ch�dr�n, Ayya Khema, Thubten Chodron, and Sharon Salzberg, who are redefining leadership, ethics, and teaching in the 21st century.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFeminist Buddhism: \u003c\/b\u003e A critical yet constructive rereading of doctrine through lenses of emptiness (\u003ci\u003eśūnyatā\u003c\/i\u003e) and non-self (\u003ci\u003eanatta\u003c\/i\u003e), showing how gender categories dissolve in the light of awakening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Shadow and the Light: \u003c\/b\u003e An honest look at abuses and silences in Buddhist communities, and the movements toward ethical codes, safety, and collective healing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Future is Feminine: \u003c\/b\u003e Practical pathways for inclusive practice, from the \"Domestic Dojo\" of everyday life to global digital networks, mentorship, and intergenerational transmission.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Lotus Face\u003c\/i\u003e challenges traditional hierarchies and celebrates the radical freedom, compassion, and wisdom that women bring to the path. It reveals that enlightenment does not always arrive in silence-sometimes, it arrives dancing.\u003cbr\u003eWhether you are a practitioner, a scholar, or a seeker of truth, this book offers a luminous perspective on the future of Buddhism-a future that is inclusive, ethical, and profoundly feminine. It reminds us that the lotus does not only bloom in the isolated pond of the monastery, but also in the dense mud of everyday life, in the office, in social protest, and in the home.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect for readers interested in: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWomen in Spirituality \u0026amp; Religion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeminist Philosophy \u0026amp; Gender Studies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuddhist History \u0026amp; Doctrine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMindfulness, Meditation, and Personal Growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSocial Justice and Engaged Buddhism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eJoin the dialogue. Honor the lineage. Awaken the wisdom within.","brand":"Independently Published","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47892608614551,"sku":"9798266621763","price":1669.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9798266621763.webp?v=1781187715","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/the-lotus-face-empowerment-and-legacy-of-women-on-the-buddhist-path-9798266621763","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}