| Action Dharma: New Studies in Engaged Buddhism Contributor(s): Queen, Christopher (Author), Queen, Christopher (Editor), Keown, Damien (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0700715940 ISBN-13: 9780700715947 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $60.79 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 2003 Annotation: 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. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Buddhism - General (see Also Philosophy - Buddhist) - History | Asia - General |
| Dewey: 294.337 |
| LCCN: 2002036791 |
| Series: Routledgecurzon Critical Studies in Buddhism |
| Physical Information: 0.85" H x 6.3" W x 9.18" (1.30 lbs) 386 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Asian - Religious Orientation - Buddhist |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |