Essay about Maechi Wabi

The Journey of One Buddhist Nun, written by Sid Brown, is a story about a woman who is called Wabi. She seeks to become religious. In her efforts to do so, she faces many hardships and difficulties. This story tells about her experiences during her expedition to becoming a maechi.
When growing up, Wabi felt unappreciated in her family. Early in her age, she discovered her love for meditation from a visit to a temple with her mother. After completing 6th grade, she was required to assist her mother in caring for her siblings and work in the fields for food and money. At 16 years of ag…