The first lecture in Ven. Analayo’s fantastic “Women in Indian Buddhism” E-course at the University of Hamburg. It is most likely a composite of the essay Robert posted:
But still explores some very interesting ideas.
The first lecture in Ven. Analayo’s fantastic “Women in Indian Buddhism” E-course at the University of Hamburg. It is most likely a composite of the essay Robert posted:
But still explores some very interesting ideas.
Dear Brenna, dear all,
here an overview on the lecturers and course topics. All lectures are held by internationally renowned scholars in their field of study:
The first lecture by Ven. Anālayo indeed discusses the paper I had posted. Unfortunately, I cannot post the other paper that is discussed in that lecture due to copyright restrictions. However, I am thinking about posting a summary thereof.
With much mettā,
Robert
Dear Brenna and Robert,
This just came to my memory earlier this evening: matā-pitu (mother & father). The Buddhaa recognized the importance of the mother (matā) first before the father We can also read in the suttas how he recognized the suffering a mother goes through in her pregnancy, in providing nourishment and raising her children.
with añjali and mettā,
russ
There is a fantastic essay by Amy Langenberg on menstruation in Buddhism and how it corresponds to the spiritual ‘defilements’ of women in the suttas. Unfortunately, I can’t post it yet because the encylopedia it’s in is not published yet. However, you should check out her work because she writes some truly interesting stuff.