The Therigatha: Voices of Early Buddhist Nuns
The Therigatha preserves the voices of early enlightened nuns, offering timeless insight, courage, and inspiration on the path to liberation.
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The Therigatha preserves the voices of early enlightened nuns, offering timeless insight, courage, and inspiration on the path to liberation.
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