Poems Of The First Buddhist Women: A Translation Of The Therigatha (Murty Classical Library Of India)

The Therigatha, 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--theris--honored for their religious achievements. With a spare and elegant style, this powerful translation introduces us to a classic of world literature.

• | Author: Not Available
• | Publisher: Harvard University Press
• | Publication Date: February 23, 2021
• | Number of Pages: 192 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Paperback
• | ISBN-10: 0674251350
• | ISBN-13: 9780674251359