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Reconnect with two old friends as they delve into the heart of Buddhism in "What Are You Waiting For?". Journalist Irmgard Kirchner and Buddhist nun Santacitta Bhikkhuni reunite after decades, sparking intimate and insightful conversations about life, spirituality, and the modern world. Irmgard's curious, often skeptical questions meet Santacitta's profound wisdom and personal journey, from a searching youth to co-founding a monastery for women.
Through their engaging dialogue, they explore core Buddhist concepts like the Middle Way, emptiness, mindfulness, and karma within the context of everyday challenges. This book offers an accessible and relatable entry point into Buddhist philosophy for beginners and those already familiar with the teachings. It's a testament to the enduring power of friendship and the relevance of Buddhist wisdom today.
Contents
Foreword by Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo
Introduction
Wide Open Doors
Finding the Middle Way
Healing and Moving Forward
Practising Emptiness
A Dent in the Patriarchy
The Power to Say No
Emotions and Mindfulness
Buddhism in Daily Life
What Are You Waiting For? Buddhism Here and Now
The Next Steps on the Path: Santacitta Bhikkhuni Explains the Aloka Earth Room Concept
Appendix 1: Biography of Santacitta Bhikkhuni
Appendix 2: Short Biography of Irmgard Kirchner
Appendix 3: Short Biography of Gwen Clayton
Appendix 4: Bhikkhuni Ordination in the Theravada Tradition of Buddhism: A Conversation between Irmgard Kirchner and Ute Husken, Professor of Cultural and Religious History of South Asia at the University of Heidelberg
Appendix 5: Thirty-Seven Qualities That Inspire Awakening (bodhipakkhiya-dhamma)
