Editorial Reviews 
Book Description  
In the first book to reflect the voices of Buddhist nuns from every major tradition, 14 contributors describe their experiences, explain their order's history, and discuss their lives. 

The author, Thubten Chodron , February 2, 2000 
What is life like for a Buddhist nun?  
Buddhism is now one of the fastest growing faiths in America, and people see Buddhist nuns in the grocery store, at the airport, and in schools. Their curiosity is piqued, “Who are these women? Why did they choose this life style? What do they do? Are they happy? What message do they have for society?” Blossoms of the Dharma: Living as a Buddhist Nun answers these questions and more. The nuns describe their personal experience, explain the history of the nuns’ order and the monastic discipline,..