Yasodhara and the Buddha

by Vanessa R. Sasson

Book Overview

By combining the spirit of fiction with the fabulism of Indian mythology and in-depth academic research, Vanessa R. Sasson shares the evocative story of the Buddha from the perspective of a forgotten woman: Yasodhara, the Buddha's wife.

Although often marginalized, Yasodhara's narrative here comes to life. Written with a strong feminist voice, we encounter Yasodhara as a fiercely independent, passionate and resilient individual. We witness...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1350163163
• ISBN13: 9781350163164
• Release Date: January 2021
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.1" x 9.1"