Garudhamma 8 and Gender Equality in Early Buddhism
Abstract:
Garudhamma 8, What did the Lord Buddha Establish?
by Wilaiporn SUCHARITTHAMMAKUL
This paper deals with the Buddhist outlook on gender issues.
Contemporary feminists have extrapolated moder
…the legitimacy of the garudhamma, referencing sutta, vinaya, and Pāli canon commentaries. The paper focuses on the first four garudhamma, arguing that misconceptions and improper interpretations contribute…