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Why Buddhism: Westerners in Search of Wisdom
Author MacKenzie, Vicki
Date2003.05
Pages308
PublisherHarperCollins
LocationLondon, England, UK [倫敦, 英格蘭, 英國]
Content type書籍=Book
Language英文=English
KeywordWesterm Buddhism; 佛教與基督教=Buddhism and Christianity; 現代佛教=Contemporary Buddhism
AbstractWhy is Buddhism the fastest growing religion in the West? A skilled interviewer,journalist,and author,Vicki Mackenzie explores this question with extraordinary people who have turned to Buddhism,taking its philosophy and spirit into their lives and work.

Featuring world-renowned Buddhists such as composer Philip Glass and Professor Bob Thurman,this text takes a fascinating look at why Westerners are turning to Buddhism in record numbers.

This title investigates why Westerners are turning to Buddhism in record numbers, featuring the stories of famous Buddhists such as composer Philip Glass and Professor Bob Thurman. The author,who has been a Buddhist for 25 years, explores the question in the U.K.,the U.S. and Australia with people who have turned to Buddhism,taking its philosophy and spirit into their lives and work. Among the stories are those of Buddhist luminaries Sharon Salzberg and Stephen Batchelor,and ordinary people:a mother,a counsellor and a businessman.

The book explores Buddhism,ideas about other religions, about work and worldly success, thoughts on mind,consciousness and enlightenment; views on nature,the family,relationships, and death. The picture that emerges is a reflection on what Buddhism means to the contemporary West.
ISBN9780007131464; 0007131461
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Created date2003.12.31
Modified date2021.06.15



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