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About this product
Product Identifiers
PublisherRoutledge
ISBN-100700715940
ISBN-139780700715947
eBay Product ID (ePID)2429821
Product Key Features
Number of Pages368 Pages
Publication NameAction Dharma : New Studies in Engaged Buddhism
LanguageEnglish
SubjectEthnic Studies / General, Buddhism / General (See Also Philosophy / Buddhist), Buddhism / Rituals & Practice, Buddhist
Publication Year2003
TypeTextbook
AuthorDamien Keown
Subject AreaReligion, Philosophy, Social Science
SeriesRoutledge Critical Studies in Buddhism Ser.
FormatPerfect
Dimensions
Item Height0.8 in
Item Weight21.7 Oz
Item Length9.3 in
Item Width6.1 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceCollege Audience
LCCN2002-036791
Table Of ContentPart 1. Historical Roots Part 2. Asian Developments Part 3. Western Frontiers Part 4. Three Critiques
SynopsisAction 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., 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.