Exploring Women’s Bodies in Shin Buddhism

This book explores the negative doctrines concerning women’s bodies in Jōdo Shinshū Buddhism and how they relate to rebirth and awakening. It examines Shin teachings and texts within the Japanese context, specifically focusing on women and rebirth in Amida’s Pure Land. The book also compares these doctrines to similar ones in Christianity and suggests ways for Christian theological reflection. Published by Lexington Books, it is written in English and has a hardcover with 212 pages. The ISBN-10 is 1498536557 and the ISBN-13 is 978-1498536554. The book weighs 499 grams and has dimensions of 16.08 x 2.18 x 22.99 cm. It originates from India.