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)
