{"product_id":"female-deities-in-buddhism-by-tony-mcmahon-rare-books","title":"Female Deities in Buddhism by Tony Mcmahon [rare books]","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"169\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"90\"\u003eBook Summary \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"90\" data-end=\"93\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThis book is a richly illustrated, accessible introduction to the female divine figures in Buddhism—ranging from compassionate Bodhisattvas like Guanyin, fearless Tibetan dakinis, to fierce protector goddesses. Vessantara explores the symbolic roles these deities play in spiritual practice, showing how they reflect wisdom, compassion, and liberation. Drawing on traditions from India, Tibet, and China, the guide presents stories, iconography, and meditative reflections, inviting readers to access the inherent love and insight within themselves through these archetypes. It’s both an informative and heart-centered journey into cultivating inner qualities mirrored by these enlightened feminine energies\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.barnesandnoble.com\/w\/female-deities-in-buddhism-vessantara-tony-mcmahon\/1113976170?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"noopener\" alt=\"https:\/\/www.barnesandnoble.com\/w\/female-deities-in-buddhism-vessantara-tony-mcmahon\/1113976170?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between absolute\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"-me-1 flex h-full items-center rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"171\" data-end=\"299\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"171\" data-end=\"220\"\u003eAbout the Author —\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"220\" data-end=\"223\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eBorn Tony McMahon in London in 1950, Vessantara is a senior member of the Western Buddhist Order. After completing an MA in English at Cambridge, he embraced Buddhism in 1971 and dedicated himself to teaching, writing, and guiding meditation. He has led British Buddhist centers—including as chairman of the Brighton Buddhist Centre—and served as secretary to Order founder Sangharakshita. Known for his engaging storytelling and deep devotion to Tibetan Buddhist practice, Vessantara has authored several well‑received guides to Buddhist figures, including \u003cem data-start=\"558\" data-end=\"586\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003eFemale Deities in Buddhism\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clapping Pages","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":45255604830394,"sku":"34O6C9AF5-Used","price":49.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5576\/0826\/files\/ffffff.jpg?v=1761066437","url":"https:\/\/clappingpages.com\/products\/female-deities-in-buddhism-by-tony-mcmahon-rare-books","provider":"Clapping Pages","version":"1.0","type":"link"}