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An extraordinary woman

SimonthepilgrimSimonthepilgrim Veteran
edited October 2005 in General Banter
Whilst cataloguing the books recommended by sangha members, I came across this extraordinary lady:

http://www.alexandra-david-neel.org/anglais/biog.htm

She lived through the whole process of Buddhism coming to the West and its modernisation. She is part of a tradition of women explorers and I reslly enjoyed reading about her. The Dalai Lama visited her twice.

Comments

  • JasonJason God Emperor Arrakis Moderator
    edited October 2005
    I love all of her works. I own a few and have checked out the rest via the UCSC library. :)
  • MoonLgtMoonLgt
    edited October 2005
    Brother Simon, After reading that link I think Alexandra was indeed an extordinary woman, I will have to go check out her books, Thanks.
  • YogaMamaYogaMama
    edited October 2005
    Definitely an extraordinary woman! I enjoy reading the stories of how she kept running away when she was so young. Her poor parents! :)
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