"In most mainstream traditions of Hinduism and Buddhism, women have for centuries largely been excluded from positions of religious and ritual leadership. However, as this volume shows, in an increasing number of late 20th century and early 21st century contexts, women can and do undergo monast...

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Weitere Verfasser:	Hüsken, Ute 1965- (HerausgeberIn)
Format:	Buch
Sprache:	English
Veröffentlicht:	New York Oxford University Press 2022
Schriftenreihe:	Religion, culture, and history series
Schlagworte:	Geschichte 1930- Hinduismus Nonne Frau Buddhismus Priesterin Kalmückien Women / Religious aspects / Buddhism Women / Religious aspects / Hinduism Women in Buddhism Women in Hinduism Buddhist women Hindu women Women Buddhist priests Buddhist nuns Aufsatzsammlung
Zusammenfassung:	"In most mainstream traditions of Hinduism and Buddhism, women have for centuries largely been excluded from positions of religious and ritual leadership. However, as this volume shows, in an increasing number of late 20th century and early 21st century contexts, women can and do undergo monastic and priestly education; they can receive ordination/initiation as Buddhist nuns or Hindu priestesses; and they are accepted as religious and political leaders. Even though these processes still largely take place outside or at the margins of traditional religious institutions, it is clear that women are actually establishing new religious trends and currents. They are attracting followers, and they are occupying religious positions on par with men. At times women are filling a void left behind by male religious specialists who left the profession, at times they are perceived as their rivals. In some cases, this process takes place in collaboration with male religious specialists, in others against the will of the women's male counterparts. However, in most cases we see both, acceptance and resistance. Whether silently or with great fanfare, women grasp new opportunities to occupy positions of leadership. Ten in-depth case studies analysing culturally, historically and geographically unique situations explore the historical background, contemporary trajectories, and impact of the emergence of new powerful female agencies in mostly conservative Hindu and Buddhist religious traditions"
Beschreibung:	Includes bibliographical references and index
Beschreibung:	XI, 280 Seiten Illustrationen
ISBN:	9780197603727