Serinity Young Boeken

Exploring over 2000 years of Buddhist history, the book delves into the intricate beliefs surrounding gender and sexuality within Buddhism. Serinity Young presents a rich tapestry of perspectives, highlighting the roles of courtesans and tantric consorts, and how these figures shape and reflect the evolving understanding of femininity and desire in the context of spiritual practice.

Examines the motif of the flying woman as it appears in a wide variety of cultures and historical periods, in legends, myths, rituals, sacred narratives, and artistic productions ... Throughout, Young demonstrates that female power has always been inextricably linked with female sexuality and that the desire to control it is a pervasive theme in these stories--Jack et flap.