The Dharma Dialogues: Women in Buddhism with Vimalasara Mason-John

Beginning with the first female disciples of the Buddha, women have shaped the trajectory of Buddhism, sometimes overtly as the founders of lineages and sometimes quietly from the fringes of the tradition.  Many of their writings and practices survive and thrive. This history of influence and inspiration continues to this day as Buddhism spreads to the West, even while many women still struggle with the vestiges of patriarchy within the tradition. Join us for a series of monthly conversations exploring women, gender, patriarchy and Buddhism with some of the leading voices on these topics in the West.