The Buddha's Teachings on Social and Communal Harmony The Buddha's Teachings on Social and Communal Harmony

The Buddha's Teachings on Social and Communal Harmony

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Publisher Description

.In a world of conflict and strife, how can we be advocates of peace and justice? ..In this volume acclaimed scholar-monk Bhikkhu Bodhi has collected and translated the Buddha's teachings on conflict resolution, interpersonal and social problem-solving, and the forging of harmonious relationships. The selections, all drawn from the Pali Canon, the earliest record of the Buddha's discourses, are organized into ten thematic chapters. The chapters deal with such topics as the quelling of anger, good friendship, intentional communities, the settlement of disputes, and the establishing of an equitable society. Each chapter begins with a concise and informative introduction by the translator that guides us toward a deeper understanding of the texts that follow.. .In times of social conflict, intolerance, and war, the Buddha's approach to creating and sustaining peace takes on a new and urgent significance. Even readers unacquainted with Buddhism will appreciate these...

GENRE
Fiction & Literature
RELEASED
2022
6 December
LANGUAGE
EN
English
LENGTH
304
Pages
PUBLISHER
TyresGordons
SIZE
4.4
MB

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