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Buddhism and Social Action: An Exploration |
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Jones, Ken (著)
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| Date | 1981 |
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| Pages | 88 |
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| Publisher | Buddhist Publication Society |
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http://www.bps.lk/
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| Location | Kandy, Sri Lanka [康堤, 斯里蘭卡] |
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| Series | Wheel Publication |
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| Series No. | 285/286 |
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| Content type | 書籍=Book |
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| Language | 英文=English |
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| Abstract | Must one "set one's own house in order" first before working to address the ills of society in a meaningful way? Can social activism be a genuine support for self-transformation? What would a truly "Buddhist" form of social action look like? This very readable essay explores these and other questions concerning the interrelationship between Buddhist practice and social action. An excellent starting point for reflection and discussion on these issues. |
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| Table of contents | Buddhism and Social Action An Exploration 2
Contents 4
Acknowledgments 4
Part One: The Fundamentals 5
1.1 Buddhism and the new global society 5
1.2 Social action and the problem of suffering 9
1.3 The weight of social karma 15
1.4 Is not a Buddhist’s prime task to work on him- or herself? Answer: YES and NO 19
1.5 Buddhist social action as heartfelt paradox 23
Part Two: The Action 27
2.1 Giving and helping 27
2.2 Teaching 29
2.3 Political action: the conversion of energy 34
2.4 Buddhist political theory and policy 39
2.5 Conflict and partisanship 41
2.6 Ambiguity, complexity, uncertainty 44
2.7 Violence and non-violence 48
2.8 The good society 54
2.9 Organising social action 58
2.9a Maintaining balance 59
2.9b Spiritual centres: example and outreach 62
2.9c Community services and development 67
2.9d Political action and mass movements 72
2.9e ’Universal Responsibility and the Good Heart’ 79
Conclusion 80
References 82
Notes 84 |
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| ISSN | 00497541 (P) |
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| Hits | 994 |
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| Created date | 2006.12.12 |
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| Modified date | 2022.03.18 |
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