Buddhism Theme 3C - Feminist Buddhism Flashcards
What do early Buddhist texts such as the Vinaya Pitaka contain regarding women?
Contain statements from Buddha , saying women can attain enlightenment
What is stated in the Bahudhatuka-sutta?
That there can never be a female Buddha
What do the Mahayana Sutras maintain?
That women can become enlightened just not in a female form
What does the Buddha tell future wives in the Anguttara Nikaya?
That they should be obedient to their husbands and not make them angry through their own desires
What story does the Buddha tell in the Anguttara Nikaya?
7 types of wives, 3 destined for unhappiness and 4 destined to be happy, the latter wives characterised as caretakers and submissives
How many rules are there in the Patimokkha for Bhikkus?
227
How many rules are there in the Patimokkha for Bhikkunis?
311
Nuns must keep 8 important rules, which include what?
No nun can criticise a monk, full ordination can only be given in the presence of monks and nuns
What is Buddhist Feminism?
A movement that seeks to improve the religious, legal and social status of women within buddhism
What does Buddhist Feminist Rita Goss describe Buddhist feminism as?
‘The radical fractures of the co-humanity of women and men’
What does Buddhist Feminist Rita Goss describe Buddhist feminism as?
‘The radical fractures of the co-humanity of women and men’
What did Rita Goss suggest we need to do to in order to get rid of Buddhism’s patriarchal manipulation?
Reconstruct the history of Buddhism
Rita was making the point that we need to reconstruct the history of Buddhism in order that we can what?
‘We can get it right”
What does Goss focus particularly on?
The Sangha and the need to reconsider what a sangha should be like
What does Patriarchal Buddhism produce?
Patriarchal Sanghas, which cannot appropriately represent Buddhist Values
