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Rita M. Gross

About Rita M. Gross

Rita M. Gross is author of the influential book Buddhism After Patriarchy: A Feminist History, Analysis, and Reconstruction of Buddhism and many other books and articles. She is a senior teacher under Khandro Rinpoche, and also studies with Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche.

Making Our Way: On Women and Buddhism

by Sandy Boucher, Grace Schireson, Christina Feldman, Rita M. Gross and Lama Palden Drolma| March 1, 2016

Making Our Way: On Women and Buddhism
Women in Buddhism Buddhadharma Christina Feldman Grace Scierson Lama Palden Drolma Rita GrossPhotos: Jesse A. Jiryu Davis

Grace Schireson, Christina Feldman, Rita Gross, and Lama Palden Drolma discuss how women are defining new roles as Buddhist leaders, teachers, and practitioners.

Reviews: What did the Buddha really teach?

by Rita M. Gross| February 18, 2014

Reviews: What did the Buddha really teach?

Rite M. Gross reviews “The Bodhisattva Ideal: Essays on the Emergence of Mahayana”, edited by Bhikkhu Nyanatushita.

Commentary: Don’t Blame the Messenger

by Rita M. Gross| May 16, 2012

Commentary: Don’t Blame the Messenger

A Commentary by Rita M. Gross addressing her critics who have accused her of “genderizing the dharma.”

God, Guru, and Gender

by Rita M. Gross| July 1, 2009

God, Guru, and Gender

The root of the problem, says Rita Gross, is our theistic expectation of the spiritual teacher. She wants female teachers with real authority.

Commentary: Why We Need to Know Our Buddhist History

by Rita M. Gross| March 1, 2009

Commentary: Why We Need to Know Our Buddhist History

Rita Gross explains why it is important for our practice to understand the history of Buddhist movements. 

Are We Equal Yet?

by Rita M. Gross| December 1, 2007

Are We Equal Yet?

Buddhist scholar Rita Gross says that many of the barriers to women’s development and recognition as dharma teachers remain firmly entrenched.

How American Women Are Changing Buddhism

by Rita M. Gross| July 1, 2005

How American Women Are Changing Buddhism

The role of American Buddhist women is unprecedented and may change Buddhism forever.

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