Charming Cadavers: Horrific Figurations of the Feminine in Indian Buddhist Hagiographic Literature - Paperback
by Liz Wilson
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Availability:In StockContributor:Liz WilsonSeries:Women in Culture and SocietyPublish date:12/1/1996Pages:276
Language:EnglishPublisher:University of Chicago PressISBN-13:9780226900544ISBN-10:226900541UPC:9780226900544Book Category:Religion, Social ScienceBook Subcategory:Buddhism, Women's StudiesSize:9.03 x 6.09 x 0.63 inchesWeight:0.84Product ID:SCA6EPJ73J
Charming Cadavers: Horrific Figurations of the Feminine in Indian Buddhist Hagiographic Literature
In this highly original study of sexuality, desire, the body, and women,
Liz Wilson investigates first-millennium Buddhist notions of
spirituality. She argues that despite the marginal role women played in
monastic life, they occupied a very conspicuous place in Buddhist
hagiographic literature. In narratives used for the edification of
Buddhist monks, women's bodies in decay (diseased, dying,...
Liz Wilson investigates first-millennium Buddhist notions of
spirituality. She argues that despite the marginal role women played in
monastic life, they occupied a very conspicuous place in Buddhist
hagiographic literature. In narratives used for the edification of
Buddhist monks, women's bodies in decay (diseased, dying,...
Series: Women in Culture and Society
Language:EnglishPublisher:University of Chicago PressISBN-13:9780226900544ISBN-10:226900541UPC:9780226900544Book Category:Religion, Social ScienceBook Subcategory:Buddhism, Women's StudiesSize:9.03 x 6.09 x 0.63 inchesWeight:0.84Product ID:SCA6EPJ73J
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