Sisters in Solitude, Two Traditions of Monastic Ethics for Women, by Karma Lekshe Tsomo

Provides the first English translation of the Tibetan and Chinese texts on monastic discipline for Buddhist nuns and presents a comparative study of the two texts. An important contribution for studies of women’s history, feminist philosophy, women’s studies, women in religion, and feminist ethics.

“A study of nuns' ethics is important in itself and is important to Buddhist studies, Asian religions, and Humanities.” ― Jeffrey Hopkins, University of Virginia

“The topic is very significant to those seriously interested in issues of women and Buddhism and to scholars of Buddhist studies in general.” ― Rita Gross, University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire