The Gathering - A Story of the First Buddhist Women - Vanessa R. Sasson

The Gathering - A Story of the First Buddhist Women - Vanessa R. Sasson

The Buddha Said No

The Gathering - A Story of the First Buddhist Women - Vanessa R. Sasson

Vanessa R. Sasson [+-]
Marianopolis College
Vanessa R. Sasson is Professor of Religious Studies at Marianopolis College.

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The story begins with Mahapajapati Gotami entering the forest of Bamboo Grove alone to meet with the Buddha. Her followers are waiting outside the gate. Gotami asks the Buddha for permission to ordain. Three times, he replies enigmatically that she should not ask the question.

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Sasson, Vanessa R.. The Buddha Said No. The Gathering - A Story of the First Buddhist Women. Equinox eBooks Publishing, United Kingdom. p. 14-20 Jun 2023. ISBN 9781800503403. https://www.equinoxpub.com/home/view-chapter/?id=44546. Date accessed: 28 Mar 2024 doi: 10.1558/equinox.44546. Jun 2023

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