Mystics

I think part of the spiritual process for any of us is looking to models for inspiration and guidance. It is in that spirit that I occasionally profile historical women mystics from all different religious backgrounds.

Islamic:

Rabia Basri – Islamic Sufi Mystic

Jewish:

Maiden of Ludmir – Jewish Hasidic Rebbe

Taoist:

Sun Buer – Taoist Immortal Sister and Poet

Hindu:

Mirabai – Hindu Devotee and Poet

Christian:

The Desert Mothers: First Christian Women Ascetics

Joan of Arc – Warrior and Mystic

Margery Kempe – Medieval Christian Mother and Mystic

Buddhist:

Sukhasiddhi – Tibetan Buddhist Dakini

Mugai Nyobai – First Woman to Head a Zen Order (BellaOnline Buddhism site)

Pajapati – Buddha’s Stepmother and First Buddhist Nun (Bellaonline Buddhism site)

Yeshe Tsogyal – Tibetan Princess and Buddhist Master (Bellaonline Buddhism site)

Quotes from Women Mystics of All Faiths