Uncovering the Hidden World of Tibetan Female Lamas
In her new book, scholar Elisabeth Benard presents the first scholarly account of the Sakya Khon family’s jetsunmas
Elisabeth Benard
Elisabeth Benard previously worked as a professor of religion at the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, Washington. Since her retirement, she has continued to pursue her interest in goddesses and spiritual women, compiling biographies of hidden yoginis in Tibetan Buddhism.
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