{"product_id":"this-fresh-existence-heart-teachings-from-bhikkhuni-dhammananda-9781915342317","title":"This Fresh Existence: Heart Teachings from Bhikkhuni Dhammananda","description":"\u003cp\u003eBhikkhuni Dhammananda defied convention to become the first woman fully ordained in the Thai Theravada Buddhist tradition. Dubbed \"Rebel Monk\" by the Thai press, she faced enormous opposition by the media, the public, and senior orthodox Thai monks. She has given a fresh existence to the ancient tradition. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmerican author Cindy Rasicot became her student and disciple in 2005. This compelling book tells the story of Venerable Dhammananda's remarkable path from TV personality, author, academic, wife and mother to ordained Bhikkhuni. Cindy Rasicot writes beautifully of their relationship, and shares Bhikkhuni Dhammananda's gentle wisdom and direct insights about how to live a more powerful and compassionate life. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Windhorse Publications (UK)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/09\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781915342317\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 200","brand":"Cindy Rasicot","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43624130150581,"sku":"9781915342317","price":16.11,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_0daa42d9-1222-4e23-bb35-c41cfdb6b7ba.jpg?v=1707800934","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/this-fresh-existence-heart-teachings-from-bhikkhuni-dhammananda-9781915342317","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}