In this 6-week online series, author and dharma teacher Wendy Garling will offer an in-depth study of the life of the Buddha’s adoptive mother Mahaprajapati Gautami, from her recent biography, The Woman Who Raised the Buddha, The Extraordinary Life of Mahaprajapati with a foreword by His Holiness the Dalai Lama. (2021, Shambhala Publications.

In group discussion explore questions that arise from Mahaprajapati’s many inspiring life stories, including her virtual erasure from Buddhist records and the significance of her contributions to the birth of Buddhism, especially for Buddhist women.

Participants are invited to keep up with the weekly readings and bring their insights, as well as a copy of the book, to each session.

Both beginners and advanced practitioners are welcome.