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Sallie Tisdale's work traces the biographies of Buddhist women masters and teachers from early origins to modern times, spanning diverse cultures and regions. Using historical documents, cultural studies, and Buddhist records, she brings to life the narratives of these ancestral women, highlighting their roles and influence within Buddhism.
First publish date: 2005
Genre: Religion & Spirituality/Buddhism
Authors: Sallie Tisdale
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