Yasodhara and the Buddha

A unique and feminist view of the Buddha's life, as told by his wife,Serves as an engaging introduction to the Buddhist tradition by using the accessible form of fiction,Includes an extensive introduction and critical notes, as well as study questions,Foreword provided by renowned scholar Wendy Doniger

About the author

Vanessa R. Sasson is Professor of Religious Studies in the Liberal and Creative Arts Department of Marianopolis College, Canada.

Product details

• Authors: Vanessa R Sasson, Vanessa R. Sasson, Vanessa R. (Marianopolis College Sasson
• Assisted by: Vanessa R Sasson (Editor)
• Publisher: Bloomsbury
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 11.02.2021
• EAN: 9781350163164
• ISBN: 978-1-350-16316-4
• No. of pages: 304
• Subjects: Fiction > Narrative literature > Fairytales, sagas, legends; Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Other religions; FICTION / Fairy Tales, Folk Tales, Legends & Mythology, RELIGION / Buddhism / General, PHILOSOPHY / Buddhist, RELIGION / Sexuality & Gender Studies, LITERARY CRITICISM / Feminist, Buddhism, Feminism & feminist theory, Myth & legend told as fiction, Feminism and feminist theory, Religious aspects of sexuality, gender and relationships, Religious aspects of sexuality, gender & relationships, Fiction: Traditional stories, myths and fairy tales