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The Power Of Denial: Buddhism, Purity, And Gender (Buddhisms: A Princeton University Press Series)
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Innumerable Studies Have Appeared In Recent Decades About Practically Every Aspect Of Women'S Lives In Western Societies. The Few Such Works On Buddhism Have Been Quite Limited In Scope. In The Power Of Denial, Bernard Faure Takes An Important Step Toward Redressing This Situation By Boldly Asking: Does Buddhism Offer Women Liberation Or Limitation? Continuing The Innovative Exploration Of Sexuality In Buddhism He Began In The Red Thread, Here He Moves From His Earlier Focus On Male Monastic Sexuality To Buddhist Conceptions Of Women And Constructions Of Gender. Faure Argues That Buddhism Is Neither As Sexist Nor As Egalitarian As Is Usually Thought. Above All, He Asserts, The Study Of Buddhism Through The Gender Lens Leads Us To Question What We Uncritically Call Buddhism, In The Singular.Faure Challenges The Conventional View That The History Of Women In Buddhism Is A Linear Narrative Of Progress From Oppression To Liberation. Examining Buddhist Discourse On Gender In Traditions Such As That Of Japan, He Shows That Patriarchyindeed, Misogynyhas Long Been Central To Buddhism. But Women Were Not Always Silent, Passive Victims. Faure Points To The Central Role Not Only Of Nuns And Mothers (And Wives) Of Monks But Of Female Mediums And Courtesans, Whose Colorful Relations With Buddhist Monks He Considers In Particular.Ultimately, Faure Concludes That While Buddhism Is, In Practice, Relentlessly Misogynist, As Far As Misogynist Discourses Go It Is One Of The Most Flexible And Open To Contradiction. And, He Suggests, Unyielding Indepth Examination Can Help Revitalize Buddhism'S Deeper, More Ancient Egalitarianism And Thus Subvert Its Existing Gender Hierarchy. This Groundbreaking Book Offers A Fresh, Comprehensive Understanding Of What Buddhism Has To Say About Gender, And Of What This Really Says About Buddhism, Singular Or Plural.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Power of Denial: Buddhism, Purity, and Gender'? A: The main theme of the book explores the complex relationship between Buddhism and gender, specifically questioning whether Buddhism provides liberation or limitations for women.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Power of Denial' is Bernard Faure, a scholar known for his work in Buddhist studies.
- Q: What are the key features of this book? A: Key features of the book include an in-depth analysis of gender in Buddhism, discussions on patriarchy and misogyny, and insights into the roles of women in Buddhist traditions.
- Q: How many pages does this book contain? A: The book contains 488 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on March 2, 2003.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, this book is suitable for academic study as it provides a comprehensive examination of gender issues in Buddhism and includes critical analyses of various traditions.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book new or used? A: The book is listed as a new item.
- Q: Does this book address historical perspectives on women in Buddhism? A: Yes, the book challenges linear narratives of women's history in Buddhism and examines historical perspectives on gender roles.
- Q: What insights does the author offer about gender equality in Buddhism? A: The author suggests that while Buddhism has historically exhibited misogynistic tendencies, it also possesses elements that can revitalize its ancient egalitarian principles.