Author discusses novel about early Buddhist women

Pat Gee, The Honolulu Star-Advertiser
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Oct. 1—Buddhist scholar and author Vanessa Sasson will discuss her latest novel, "The Gathering, A Story of the First Buddhist Women, " on Oct. 8.

Buddhist scholar and author Vanessa Sasson will discuss her latest novel, "The Gathering, A Story of the First Buddhist Women, " on Oct. 8.

Sasson's book explores women's pursuit of ordination in early Buddhism. The free hourlong event begins at 5 :30 p.m. at the William S. Richardson School of Law at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. George Tanabe, UH emeritus professor of religion, will moderate.

Sasson is a professor and scholar of religious studies at Marianopolis College in Westmount, Quebec.

Richardson Law School is at 2515 Dole St. Admission is limited to 120 people ; register at 808ne.ws /buddhistwomen. Quarry parking is free.