Explore the rich and often overlooked stories of the women who shaped the Buddha’s life in this engaging conversation. Moderated by BCBS Director of Studies, William Edelglass, the event featured the team behind Women in the Buddha’s Life, including Wendy Garling, Charles Hallisey, Georgia Kashnig, and Janet Surrey. We are grateful for their important work that led to a new website dedicated to sharing these powerful narratives alongside resources for study, practice, and reflection.
Learn about both well-known and lesser-known figures—from the Buddha’s wife, birth mother, and adoptive mother to his female disciples—and discover innovative reading practices designed to deepen your connection with these stories. Whether you’re an individual seeker or part of a study group, this recording offers insights into how these women’s voices can inspire and inform contemporary Buddhist practice.
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The recording also introduces Women in the Buddha’s Life: Reading Together, an online course with Georgia Kashnig starting in March.
