In Search of Buddha's Daughters

“Seamlessly narrated, this book reveals the varied paths available to women seeking to dedicate their lives to Buddhist practice” ( Buddhadharma ). They come to the monastic Buddhist life from every faith and career: a policewoman, a princess, a Bollywood star, a violinist. Out of the public eye, despite hardship and even persecution, they vow to seek enlightenment in a world full of noise. Who are these women? What motivates them, and what stands in their way? Award-winning journalist Christine