The position of women has been a subject of considerable interest in recent decades in all societies. In the West there has been a rethinking of the position of women in all spheres of activity. This has resulted in a change in the role played by women in different walks of life. This reappraisal has also touched on the question of the position of women in the main religious traditions of the world. It is therefore opportune to consider the place accorded to women in Buddhism.

Women in Buddhism, R.K. Pruthi, S. Ram, Archna Chaturvedi, Commonwealth Publishers, Hardcover, 316 Pages, 2011, $50.00

Dr. S. Ram, is a versatile genius. A wide spectrum person, an educational scientist and administrator, and a celebrated author, having over three decades professional standing, currently he is an Advocate, Supreme Court of India.
R. K. Pruthi was awarded the Ph.D. Degree from Kurukshetra University on “Annie Besant” being the first research work on the subject. Also obtained Degrees in Law and Education from Delhi and Kurukshetra Universities respectively. A seasoned teacher and researcher, he was till recently the Deputy Director (Research) at Indian Council of Historical Research (ICHR), New Delhi. A celebrated author and an Advocate of the Supreme Court of India, Dr. Pruthi has written many outstanding books and encyclopaedias.
Dr. Archna Chaturvedi Ph.D. from J.N.U. completed her Post doctoral research with financial assistance of Indian Council of Historical Research. She has a number of research papers to her credit. Dr. Chaturvedi has participated in national and international seminar and conference and presented her research findings on human rights, international studies, political and historical themes.

Preface
The Position of Women in Buddhism
Buddhist Women at the Time of the Buddha
Women in Buddhism
The Place of Women in Buddhism
Monastic Rules for Bhikhunis
Mahasanghika
Mahisasaka
Sarvastivada
Dharmagupta
Mula-Sarvastivada
The Moral of Femine
The Rise and Fall of the Hindu Women
Index