Women practicing buddhism american experiences author peter n gregory published on january 2008 paperback january 1 2008 by peter n gregory susanne mrozik author 10 out of 5 stars 1 rating. Women practicing buddhism american experiences author peter n gregory published on january 2008 peter n gregory 0884536950554 books amazonca. Women practicing buddhism offers a thought provoking glimpse into the impact of gender identity sexuality discipline power and freedom for american women who practice buddhism shaila catherine guiding teacher insight meditation south bay and author of the forthcoming focused and fearless a meditators guide to states of deep joy . Women practicing buddhism born out of the conference women practicing buddhism american experiences h the buddhist womens movement represents an astounding 300 million women worldwide increasingly many american women are embracing the discipline both as a tonic to the frantic pace of modern life and a more nurturing alternative to some . Individually and collectively todays female practitioners are changing the face of buddhism today as surely as buddhist practice is transforming each one of their lives in women practicing buddhism youll meet a diverse sampling of contemporary buddhist women from those who are crucial to the communitys organizational fabric to others who infuse their art and activism with the dharma