The Gathering - A Story of the First Buddhist Women - Vanessa R. Sasson
Patachara
The Gathering - A Story of the First Buddhist Women - Vanessa R. Sasson
Vanessa R. Sasson [+]
Marianopolis College
Vanessa R. Sasson is Professor of Religious Studies at Marianopolis College.
Description
This chapter is told from Gotami’s perspective. She spent her day with a young woman named Mutta and helped negotiate her release from her parents. Now she meets with Vimala, Bhadda Kundalakesa, and the half-naked woman they found. Gotami names the half-naked woman Patachara.