The Gathering - A Story of the First Buddhist Women - Vanessa R. Sasson
Beads and Mirrors
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
Vimala, Bhadda Kundalakesa, and Vimala become a trio, walking together. They discuss child ascetics and Vimala learns that the Buddha’s son is a child monk. They encounter three tribeswomen from Bharakucchaka who were displaced from their region and immigrated to the area.