Conflict, culture, change: engaged Buddhism in a globalizing world

Buddhist solutions to global conflict -- A buddhist perspective on nonviolence -- The real crisis in the present world -- Culture and reconciliation -- The value of simplicity and humility -- A simple monk -- The virtuous friends of christianity and buddhism -- A very simple magic -- Compassion or c...

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Main Author: Sulak Sivaraksa 1932- (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: Boston Wisdom Publications c 2005
In:Year: 2005
Reviews:Conflict, Culture, Change: Engaged Buddhism in a Globalizing World (review) (2007) (Larson-Harris, Marwood)
Edition:1. ed.
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Buddhism / Society / Non-violence / Politics
Further subjects:B Buddhism Social aspects
B Buddhism Thailand History 20th century
B Buddhism History 20th century Thailand
Online Access: Inhaltsverzeichnis (Verlag)
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Summary:Buddhist solutions to global conflict -- A buddhist perspective on nonviolence -- The real crisis in the present world -- Culture and reconciliation -- The value of simplicity and humility -- A simple monk -- The virtuous friends of christianity and buddhism -- A very simple magic -- Compassion or competition -- Blessings and courages -- Buddhism and environmentalism -- Buddhist initiatives and peaceful coexistence -- From the lotus flower to the devil's discus: -- How Siam became Thailand -- The last word: remembering Pridi Banomyong -- Art and beauty: an ethical perspective -- Who are the contemporary Thai buddhists?.
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references (p.[141]-145)
ISBN:0861714989