Full Description
Bhikkhuni Dhammananda defied convention to become the first woman fully ordained in the Thai Theravada Buddhist tradition. Dubbed "Rebel Monk" by the Thai press, she faced enormous opposition by the media, the public, and senior orthodox Thai monks. She has given a fresh existence to the ancient tradition.
American author Cindy Rasicot became her student and disciple in 2005. This compelling book tells the story of Venerable Dhammananda's remarkable path from TV personality, author, academic, wife and mother to ordained Bhikkhuni. Cindy Rasicot writes beautifully of their relationship, and shares Bhikkhuni Dhammananda's gentle wisdom and direct insights about how to live a more powerful and compassionate life.
Contents
Foreword Roshi Joan Jiko Halifax
Introduction A Healing Presence
PART I Herstory - The Path to Ordination
Chapter 1 Rebel Monk
Chapter 2 Healing the Mother-Daughter Relationship
Chapter 3 The Turning Point
Chapter 4 Renunciation
Chapter 5 Ordained
PART II Heart-to-Heart Wisdom
Chapter 6 Meditation
Chapter 7 Compassion
Chapter 8 Forgiveness
Chapter 9 Jealousy
Chapter 10 Despair
Chapter 11 Loneliness
Chapter 12 Craving
Chapter 13 Grasping
Chapter 14 Uncertainty
Chapter 15 Aging
PART III The Light of Our Beings - Reflections on the Ordained Life
Chapter 16 Wearing the Robe
Chapter 17 Reflections on the Ordained Life
Afterword Bhikkhuni Dhammananda
