Buddhism, like all world religions, has been largely shaped and defined by men. Yet despite the challenges, women have diligently practiced since the days of the Buddha. A hallmark of Western Buddhism is the prominent role that women teachers play. Buddha's Daughters showcases women teachers who have been pivotal in shaping Western Buddhism and reveals the incredible diversity of their teachings. The pieces in this book touch on universal truths as well as illuminate Buddhist concepts and practices, such as meditation, tonglen, loving-kindness, cultivating gratitude, and social action as seen through a Buddhist lens.

ANDREA MILLER is deputy editor of Shambhala Sun magazine and the editor of the anthology Right Here with You: Bringing Mindfulness Awareness into Our Relationships. She holds an MFA in creative writing from the University of British Columbia, and her writing has appeared in various publications, including The Best Women's Travel Writing series, The Best Buddhist Writing series, and Buddhadharma: The Practitioner's Quarterly. Miller practices in the Plum Village tradition.

Contents: Buddha's Daughters
Introduction	1
Tsultrim Allione: Meeting the Demon	5
Jan Chozen Bays: The Joy of Mindful Eating	16
Charlotte Joko Beck: False Generalizations	24
Sylvia Boorstein: The Three Marks of Existence; Meeting the Wild World with a Benevolent Heart; Suffering's Not the Only Story	30
Tara Bach: Befriend Your Fears	42
Pema Chodron: When Things Fall Apart; Breathing In Pain, Breathing Out Releif; Practicing Peace in Times of War	52
Thubten Chodron: Spiritual Mentor	73
Darlene Cohen: The Scenery of Cancer	83
Christina Feldman: Long Journey to a Bow	88
Carolyn Rose Gimian: I Want to Be Genuine	96
Joan Halifax: The Way of the Mountain	102
Blanche Hartman: Just to Be Alive is Enough	119
Houn Jiyu-Kennett: Why Study Zen	126
Khandro Rinpoche: The Great Impermanence of Death	137
Ayya Khema: Nothing Special	142
Sister Chan Khong: Learning True Love; deep Relaxation	148
Anne Carolyn Klein: It's All Good	158
Judith L. Lief: The Middle Way of Stress	165
Joanne Macy: Gratitude: Wher Healing the Earth Begins	179
Karen Maezen Miller: Waking Up Alone; Sanitize Option: What Children Do Not Require	188
Pat Enkyo O'Hara: Include Everything	204
Toni Packer: What Is the Me?; Images in Relationship	211
Tenzin Palmo: Vajrayana	223
Sharon Salzberg: The Journey of Faith; Living Our Love; Don't I Know You?	239
Maurine Stuart: There Are No Repetitions	262
Joan Sutherland: Through the Dharma Gate	267
Bonnie Myotai Treace: We Cannot stop the Hail, but We Can Be Awake	274
Credits	283
About the Editor	289