Women in Buddhism

In the Buddhism religion some beliefs said that the soul only exist in a man but not in woman. Also its been said that woman have been the sources of all sins, and been blamed for the misfortunes of men in this world. They’re many strange beliefs that woman had to be reincarnated as men, before they were able to gain their salvation. Nevertheless in one article its said in contrast to other religion its been said that Buddhism is the least discriminatory. Even thought they display the differences between men and women, they gave women credit for their capabilities and abilities. In another articles its said that women in Buddhism been looked up upon as the interior to men. They were considered as being on the same level as the Sudras, which are the lowest of the four castes.

It seems like in a lot of religion women have been viewed badly and men have been the more dominant one. Women are downgraded and seem useless for some reason. Without women there would be no men. I feel religion should really display the important roles women play in our lives today. Women give birth to babies, nurture them, work, do housework, and are a good wife and mother. Its about time women are being viewed in a good and appreciated way.

"Buddhist Studies: Buddhism & Women: Position of Women." Buddhist Studies: Buddhism & Women: Position of Women. BuddhaNet, 2008. Web. 16 Sept. 2013.

Sri Dhammananda, Ven K. "STATUS OF WOMEN IN BUDDHISM." Status of Women in Buddhism. Buddhistvihara, n.d. Web. 16 Sept. 2013.