In this groundbreaking work, Sallie Tisdale traces women Buddhist masters and teachers across continents and centuries, drawing upon historical, cultural, and Buddhist records to bring to life these narratives of ancestral Buddhist women.

Two Japanese Americans combines the true life stories of Robert Kiyosaki and his sister [Barbara] Emi into one book that attests to a belief in the power of purpose, the importance of action, and the ability to overcome all obstacles in a quest for wealth, both financial and spiritual. "While Robert took the path of war during the Vietnam era, Emi took the path of peace, exploring alternative and spiritual journeys," and is now known by her Buddhist...

"Dolores Hart stunned Hollywood in 1963, when after ten highly successful feature films, she chose to enter a contemplative monastery. Now, fifty years later, Mother Dolores gives this fascinating account of her life, with co-author and life-long friend, Richard DeNeut. Dolores was a bright and beautiful college student when she made her film debut with Elvis Presley in Paramount's 1957 Loving You. She acted in nine more movies with other big stars...

"When the white smoke swirled from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel, the world knew it has a new pope: Eugenio Cardianl Pacelli was now Pope Pius XII. What the world did not know was that it had also acquired a "popessa"-a tiny, beautiful, brilliant nun named Sister Pascalina, who wielded a secret and unprecedented power. She was the Pope's aide, his housekeeper, his confidante, his adviser, his surrogate mother, and, in critical times, his conscience."...

This broad-ranging collection of Dharma teachings by jetsunma Tenzin Palmo addresses topics of common concern to Buddhist practitioners from all traditions -- including the particular challenges facing Western practitioners, what to expect of a teacher-student relationship, gender issues and the role of women, how to approach meditation practice, and much more. Personable, witty, and profound, Tenzin Palmo presents an inspiring and no-nonsense view...