xxvii, 171 pages ; 22 cm; Foreword. The enlightenment of women -- Prologue. Sumatiâ's great questions -- How is proper form attained? -- How is a life of perfect wealth attained? -- How can it be ensured that one lives harmoniously with friends and relatives and how can one keep a happy home? -- How the physical limitations of one's carnal body can be overcome and how liberation is attained -- How is unlimited potential developed and how can one become free and unfettered? -- How is popularity gained and how are can one be without resentful enemies? -- How can one speak in a trustworthy manner that others happily accept? -- How can obstacle in spiritual cultivation be avoided and how can purity be attained? -- How is unease ultimately conquered and how can one leave behind mäüras? -- How can it be ensured that a buddha will be seen at the time of death and one will gain rebirth in the pure land? -- Conclusion- the magnificent heart and skillful wisdom behind Buddhadharma -- Appendices. The precious intertwined collection that is the Great Treasure Heap Sutra of Maiden Sumatiâ'yen -- About Bodhiruci who translated the sutra into Chinese -- A literal translation of the original Sutra of Maiden Sumatiâ¿yen and a colloquial retelling of the sutra.; 

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