Sexism and Buddhism: A Shin Buddhist Apologetic
An apologia from the Shin Buddhist perspective debunks claims of misogyny in Buddhism and interprets the inner meaning of seemingly misogynistic statements in the texts.
Johan Nilsson
Dr Johan Nilsson was awarded his doctorate in political philosophy from the City University of Hong Kong. He is a Buddhist and writes primarily on “Political Perennialism”. His work can be accessed at: https://linktr.ee/politicalperennialism.
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Why Is Amida Male?
An explanation of male-female symbolism in Shin Buddhism illustrates the dangers of viewing traditional symbols in religion through the lens of gender politics.