Opening the Lotus: A Woman's Guide to Buddhism - Paperback

by Sandy Boucher (Author)

Part primer, part personal history, part guide to spiritual practice, this book opens the door to an understanding of Buddhist spirituality, which engages more and more Westerners as the millennium approaches. Through personal anecdotes, lively explanations, and thoughtful discussions, Sandy Boucher presents a female perspective on fundamental Buddhist teachings such as compassion, detachment, and enlightenment.

Includes a directory of women teachers in the United States, Canada, and abroad.

Author Biography

Sandy Boucher is a writer, editor, and longtime Buddhist practitioner. Her book Turning the Wheel: American Women Creating the New Buddhism is also published by Beacon Press. She lives in Oakland, California.