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Action Dharma: New Studies in Engaged Buddhism (Routledge Critical Studies in Buddhism)
. Ed(S): Queen, Christopher S.; Prebish, Charles S.; Keown, Damien
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paperback. 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. Editor(s): Queen, Christopher S.; Prebish, Charles S.; Keown, Damien. Series: Routledge Critical Studies in Buddhism. Num Pages: 368 pages. BIC Classification: HRE; JP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 612.
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.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Routledge United Kingdom
Number of pages
368
Condition
New
Series
Routledge Critical Studies in Buddhism
Number of Pages
386
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780700715947
SKU
V9780700715947
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About . Ed(S): Queen, Christopher S.; Prebish, Charles S.; Keown, Damien
Christopher Queen is Dean of students for continuing education and Lecturer on the study of religion in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Harvard University. He is editor and contributor to Engaged Buddhism: Buddhist Liberation Movements in Asia (With Sallie B, King), American Buddhism: Methods and Findings in recent Scholarship (with Duncan Ryuken Williams) and Engaged Buddhism in the West. ... Read more
Reviews for Action Dharma: New Studies in Engaged Buddhism (Routledge Critical Studies in Buddhism)
'The editors do a nice job of balancing material among these various sections, all of which include interesting, informative articles.' - Journal of Asian Studies 'Yarnell's essay is consistently intelligent and should probably be read and pondered by all scholars working on engaged Buddhism as a discrete new phenomenon.' - Journal of Asian Studies