The Wondrous Way: Miaodao, Abbess of Wudang Mountain

In twelfth-century Song Dynasty China, at the height of Chan Buddhism's influence, a woman named Miaodao climbed Wudang Mountain and became one of the most respected spiritual teachers of her age. Daughter of a court minister, trained in two rival schools of Chan practice, recognized by the towering master Dahui Zonggao, she served as abbess, lecturer, and dharma teacher to men and women alike. Her name means Wondrous Way. Her story was almost lost. Harmonia goes looking for her --- and finds her exactly where she left her. Transcript available at: https://harmonia.email/podcast-episode/wondrous-way-miaodao-abbess-wudang-mountain Share and read comments: https://harmonia.email/podcast-comments?field_podcast_feed_value=the_golden_thread&from_node=373