The practice of love, says bell hooks, is the most powerful antidote to the politics of domination.
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Today, we celebrate International Women’s Day by looking at the inspiring women of Buddhism.
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Arisika Razak shares her reflections on trauma, oppression, and healing the wounds of racism.
The Sacred Feminine
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The Kung Fu Nuns, Fighting for All Sentient Beings
A courageous group of Himalayan Buddhist sisters are championing gender equality and respect for the environment. Karen Greenspan reports.
To Love Abundantly: Sharon Salzberg’s Journey on the Path
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Awakening to the Goddess: The Art & Activism of Mayumi Oda
With her empowered imagery, she’s connected many to the divine feminine. Andrea Miller profiles the Japanese American visionary Mayumi Oda.
Review: “Dharma Matters”
Review: “Dharma Matters: Women, Race, and Tantra” by Jan Willis.
She Who Hears the Cries of the World
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Reach Down and Touch the Earth
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Now more than ever, says Buddhist teacher Pamela Weiss, we need to do away with patriarchal values and reweave women’s voices into the torn fabric of our world. As the Buddha did in the face of Mara, we need to reach down and touch the earth.