Where are the women? You might find this title a bit odd. There’s a reason why I chose it, and why it is a worthwhile question to ask when we consider the topic of women and spirituality.
Swati Chopra is a New Delhi-based writer who explores spirituality and religion, and their engagement in contemporary life, in her work. She is author of Buddhism: On the Path to Nirvana (Brijbasi Art Press, 2005). Her new book Dharamsala Diaries – a travelogue of the spirit – will be published by Penguin India in July 2007.