An Introduction To Engaged Buddhism

Author : Paul Fuller
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2021-08-12
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781350129085

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An Introduction to Engaged Buddhism by Paul Fuller Pdf

This textbook introduces and explores the ideas, practices and philosophy of engaged Buddhism. The movement holds that suffering is not just caused by the cravings of the mind, but also by political and social factors; therefore, engaged Buddhists 'engage' with social issues to achieve liberation. Paul Fuller outlines the movement's origins and principles. He then offers a comprehensive analysis of the central themes and issues of engaged Buddhism, offering new insights into the formation of modern Buddhism. The range of issues covered includes politics, gender, environmentalism, identity, blasphemy and violence. These are illustrated by case studies and examples from a range of locations where Buddhism is practised. Discussion points and suggested further reading are provided at the end of each chapter, which will further enrich undergraduates' grasp of the topic.

Author : Sallie B. King
Publisher : University of Hawaii Press
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2009-01-19
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780824833350

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Socially Engaged Buddhism by Sallie B. King Pdf

Socially Engaged Buddhism is an introduction to the contemporary movement of Buddhists, East and West, who actively engage with the problems of the world—social, political, economic, and environmental—on the basis of Buddhist ideas, values, and spirituality. Sallie B. King, one of North America’s foremost experts on the subject, identifies in accessible language the philosophical and ethical thinking behind the movement and examines how key principles such as karma, the Four Noble Truths, interdependence, nonharmfulness, and nonjudgmentalism relate to social engagement. Many people believe that Buddhists focus exclusively on spiritual attainment. Professor King examines why Engaged Buddhists involve themselves with the problems of the world and how they reconcile this involvement with the Buddhist teaching of nonattachment from worldly things. Engaged Buddhists, she answers, point out that because the root of human suffering is in the mind, not the world, the pursuit of enlightenment does not require a turning away from the world. Working to reduce suffering in humans, living things, and the planet is integral to spiritual practice and leads to selflessness and compassion. Socially Engaged Buddhism is a sustained reflection on social action as a form of spirituality expressed in acts of compassion, grassroots empowerment, nonjudgmentalism, and nonviolence. It offers an inspiring example of how one might work for solutions to the troubles that threaten the peace and well being of our planet and its people.

Author : Christopher S. Queen,Sallie B. King
Publisher : SUNY Press
Page : 462 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 1996-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0791428435

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Engaged Buddhism by Christopher S. Queen,Sallie B. King Pdf

This is the first comprehensive coverage of socially and politically engaged Buddhism in Asia, presenting the historical development and institutional forms of engaged Buddhism in the light of traditional Buddhist conceptions of morality, interdependence, and liberation.

Author : Christopher S. Queen
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 560 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2012-11-12
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780861718412

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Engaged Buddhism in the West by Christopher S. Queen Pdf

Engaged Buddhism is founded on the belief that genuine spiritual practice requires an active involvement in society. Engaged Buddhism in the West illuminates the evolution of this new chapter in the Buddhist tradition - including its history, leadership, and teachings - and addresses issues such as violence and peace, race and gender, homelessness, prisons, and the environment. Eighteen new studies explore the activism of renowned leaders and organizations, such as Thich Nhat Hanh, Bernard Glassman, Joanna Macy, the Buddhist Peace Fellowship, and the Free Tibet Movement, and the emergence of a new Buddhism in North America, Europe, South Africa, and Australia.

Author : Christopher S. Queen,Charles S. Prebish,Damien Keown
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 390 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : History
ISBN : 0700715940

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Action Dharma by Christopher S. Queen,Charles S. Prebish,Damien Keown Pdf

These essays chart the emergence of a new chapter in an ancient faith - the rise of social service and political activism in Buddhist Asia and the West. Engaged Buddhists have sought new ways to comfort society's oppressed communities.

Author : Sallie B. King
Publisher : University of Hawaii Press
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2005-06-30
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 0824829352

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Being Benevolence by Sallie B. King Pdf

Engaged Buddhism is the contemporary movement of nonviolent social and political activism found throughout the Buddhist world. Its ethical theory sees the world in terms of cause and effect, a view that discourages its practitioners from becoming adversaries, blaming or condemning the other. Its leaders make some of the most important contributions in the Buddhist world to thinking about issues in political theory, human rights, nonviolence, and social justice. Being Benevolence provides for the first time a rich overview of the main ideas and arguments of prominent Engaged Buddhist thinkers and activists on a variety of questions: What kind of political system should modern Asian states have? What are the pros and cons of Western "liberalism"? Can Buddhism support the idea of human rights? Can there ever be a nonviolent nation-state? It identifies the roots of Engaged Buddhist social ethics in such traditional Buddhist concepts and practices as interdependence, compassion, and meditation, and shows how these are applied to particular social and political issues. It illuminates the movement’s metaphysical views on the individual and society and goes on to examine how Engaged Buddhists respond to fundamental questions in political theory concerning the proper balance between the individual and society. The second half of the volume focuses on applied social-political issues: human rights, nonviolence, and social justice.

Author : Thich Nhat Hanh
Publisher : Parallax Press
Page : 402 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2019-10-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781946764461

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True Peace Work by Thich Nhat Hanh Pdf

Thich Nhat Hanh, His Holiness The Dalai Lama, bell hooks, Bill McKibben, Gary Snyder, Maha Ghosananda, Charles Johnson, Bhikkhu Bodhi, Matthieu Ricard, and many others are featured alongside each other in this foundational trove of Buddhist essays, poems, and teachings. Now a modern classic, True Peace Work is the premier collection of writings on the practice of Engaged Buddhism, a term that Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh coined in the 1960s as part of his peace work in Vietnam that has grown to become a worldwide movement. The topics covered here are especially relevant in today's world: from creating nonviolent social change, to raising climate awareness, to simply learning how to walk (and enjoy it). This is not purely an activist's manual, however. True Peace Work is a spiritual bedrock that is as timeless as it is timely, one that insists on the connection between peace in oneself and peace in the world. Originally published in 1996 as Engaged Buddhist Reader, this revised edition has been expanded for our current time with a new introduction and additional contributors.

Author : Thich Nhat Hanh
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 77 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2003-03
Category : Buddhist precepts
ISBN : 8176210056

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Interbeing : fourteen guidelines for engaged Buddhism by Thich Nhat Hanh Pdf

Author : Nhất Hạnh (Thích.)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Religion
ISBN : UVA:X002329863

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Interbeing by Nhất Hạnh (Thích.) Pdf

These positive, sincere guidelines for mindful living provide contemporary readers with Gable models of thoughful, compassionate living amid the complex challenges of the modern world.

Author : P. Kitiarsa,J. Whalen-Bridge
Publisher : Springer
Page : 381 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2013-07-31
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781137326171

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Buddhism, Modernity, and the State in Asia by P. Kitiarsa,J. Whalen-Bridge Pdf

Leading scholars working on Buddhism and politics in South and Southeast Asia add to current discussions regarding 'Engaged Buddhism' and the recent work on protests. The writers have mostly established themselves in their fields, offering a diverse approach and country-by-country coverage.

Author : Ronald Green
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2013-12-04
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781135019945

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Buddhism Goes to the Movies by Ronald Green Pdf

Buddhism Goes to the Movies: Introduction to Buddhist Thought and Practice explains the basics of Buddhist philosophy and practice through a number of dramatic films from around the world. This book introduces readers in a dynamic way to the major traditions of Buddhism: the Theravāda, and various interrelated Mahāyāna divisions including Zen, Pure Land and Tantric Buddhism. Students can use Ronald Green’s book to gain insights into classic Buddhist themes, including Buddhist awakening, the importance of the theory of dependent origination, the notion of no-self, and Buddhist ideas about life, death and why we are here. Contemporary developments are also explored, including the Socially Engaged Buddhism demonstrated by such figures as the Dalai Lama, Thich Nhat Hanh, Aung San Suu Kyi, and other Buddhist activists. Finally, comparisons between filmic expressions of Buddhism and more traditional artistic expressions of Buddhism—such as mandala drawings—are also drawn. An important addition to any introduction to Buddhist philosophy and practice, Buddhism Goes to the Movies is an excellent way to bring Buddhist thought, history, and activity to the uninitiated and interested reader.

Author : Thich Nhat Hanh
Publisher : Parallax Press
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2021-09-28
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781952692017

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Stepping into Freedom by Thich Nhat Hanh Pdf

Here are practice poems, novice precepts, and "Mindful Manners" on how to be a Buddhist monk and nun in the Plum Village tradition. With inspiration for every step in the monastic timetable from "Waking Up" and "Taking the First Steps of the Day" to "Lighting a Candle" in the evening, this book was originally compiled for novices who are still learning how to practice mindfulness in daily life. Thus it is perfect for beginners in mindfulness who wish to make progress in their practice at home, for young people considering a life in a spiritual community, and especially for followers of Thich Nhat Hanh who wish to deepen their understanding of the monastic way of life today.

Author : Christopher Queen
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2013-01-11
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781136803819

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Action Dharma by Christopher Queen Pdf

Action Dharma charts the emergence of a new chapter in an ancient faith - the rise of social service and political activism in Buddhist Asia and the West. Fourteen new essays treat the historical origins, global range, teachings and practices, and leaders and organizations that make up the latest turning of the Dharma. Environmentalism and peace walks through the minefields of Southeast Asia, the future of the 'untouchables' of Japan, and outreach to minorities and inmates of the criminal justice system in the West are some of the challenging topics considered.

Author : Charles S. Prebish,Damien Keown
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 299 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 0415392357

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Introducing Buddhism by Charles S. Prebish,Damien Keown Pdf

The key teachings of Buddhism are explained clearly in this text, and the historical development and spread of the religion is traced from its beginnings.

Author : Asanga Tilakaratne
Publisher : University of Hawaii Press
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2012-09-30
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780824837297

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Theravada Buddhism by Asanga Tilakaratne Pdf

This book brings to life the age-old religious tradition of Theravada (literally, “view of the elders”) Buddhism as it is found in ancient texts and understood and practiced today in South and Southeast Asia. Following a brief introduction to the life of the historical Buddha and the beginning of his mission, the book examines the Triple Gem (the Buddha, his teachings, and the community of monastic followers) and the basic teachings of the Buddha in the earliest available Pali sources. Basic Buddhist concepts such as dependent co-origination, the four noble truths, the three trainings, and karma and its result are discussed in non-technical language, along with the Buddha’s message on social wellbeing. The author goes on to chronicle his own involvement as an observer-participant in “the Theravada world,” where he was born and raised. His is a rare first-hand account of living Theravada Buddhism not only in its traditional habitats, but also in the world at large at the dawn of the twenty-first century. He concludes with a discussion on what is happening to Theravada today across the globe, covering issues such as diaspora Buddhism, women’s Buddhism, and engaged Buddhism. The book’s accessible language and clear explication of Theravada doctrine and texts make this an ideal introduction for the student and general reader.