The Revolutionary Life of Freda Bedi: British Feminist, Indian Nationalist, Buddhist Nun

by Vicki Mackenzie

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A fascinating biography of Freda Bedi, an English woman who broke all the rules of gender, race, and religious background to become both a revolutionary in the fight for Indian independence and then a Buddhist icon. She was the first Western woman to become a Tibetan Buddhist nun--but that pioneering ordination was really just one in a life full of revolutionary acts. Freda Bedi (1911-1977) broke the rules of gender, race, and religion--in many cases...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:1611804256

ISBN13:9781611804256

Release Date:March 2017

Publisher:Shambhala

Length:208 Pages

Weight:0.60 lbs.

Dimensions:0.5" x 5.4" x 8.4"

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Biographical Biographies Biographies & History Biography & History Religion Religion & Spirituality

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