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This 8 page paper considers the different ways in which the role of women is perceived in Buddhism. The paper considers the social background, the impressions given by the Sutra’s, the discrimination that existed in practice and writings, such as the Lotus Sutra, that indicate a level of equality. The bibliography cites 12 sources.
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for saying women cant become Buddhas" Bankei, the Hoshinji Sermons (Quoted Metcalf, 2002; 75) The role of women in Buddhism is a
role that has been very contradictory. The development of the perception may be seen as one equal to social development, but a deeper examination indicates there were conflicts long ago
and that this is not a simple study. The role of women may be seen in Buddhism, especially ancient Buddhism needs to be placed in a wider context of the
contemporary society as well as the religious teaching, views and practices, which may not all be in agreement. The ancient world is one that is mostly patriarchal, other religious
texts indicate a subordinate role for women, where they are impediments to spiritual development and are a temptation. This perception may be seen at the beginning of Genesis in the
Old Testament bible, as well as in many Christian/Jewish stories, such as Samson and Delilah, where it was the women who tricked Samson. In practice as well as stories there
is a male dominance, such as only males being able to become Levitical priests. Looking more to the east there is a similar view of women, when examining Islam the
testimony of two women is equal to the testimony of a single man, according to the Koran (Chakravarti, 1987). These are not Buddhist roles or stories, but it is
an important context by which to look at the ancient Buddhist view took place and give the social context against which the role developed. In ancient Buddhism women are
equally subjugated and the view of inequality is maintained. One of the Sutras reads "Even if the eyes of the Buddhas of the three existences were to fall to the
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