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Oxford University Press Himalayan Hermitess: Tibetan Buddhist Nun Life Story
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Orgyan Chokyi's autobiography is the oldest of only four Tibetan autobiographies written by women, offering rare historical perspective.
This Tibetan Buddhist spiritual autobiography was composed despite the author's illiteracy and explicit restrictions, demonstrating extraordinary spiritual inspiration.
Oxford University Press edition arrives in mint condition with guaranteed packaging and same-day dispatch for orders before noon.
Translator Kurtis Schaeffer's scholarly introduction contextualises this unique pre-modern Buddhist woman's writing for modern readers.
No-quibbles returns policy ensures complete satisfaction with this significant work in Buddhist literature and women's spiritual history.
The text provides authentic insight into life in Dolpo, the highest inhabited Himalayan region of Nepal, during the 17th-18th centuries.
Product Specifications
- Brand
- Oxford University Press
- Format
- paperback
- ASIN
- 0195152999
- Domain
- Amazon UK
- Release Date
- 08 July 2004
- Listed Since
- 18 October 2006
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