Paul Fuller

An Introduction to Engaged Buddhism (eBook, PDF)

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

This textbook introduces and explores the ideas, practices and philosophy of engaged Buddhism. The movement holds that suffering is not just caused by the cravings of the mind, but also by political and social factors; therefore, engaged Buddhists 'engage' with social issues to achieve liberation.

Paul Fuller outlines the movement's origins and principles. He then offers a comprehensive analysis of the central themes and issues of engaged Buddhism, offering new insights into the formation of modern Buddhism. The range of issues covered includes politics, gender, environmentalism, identity, blasphemy and violence. These are illustrated by case studies and examples from a range of locations where Buddhism is practised. Discussion points and suggested further reading are provided at the end of each chapter, which will further enrich undergraduates' grasp of the topic.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Bloomsbury UK eBooks
• Seitenzahl: 248
• Erscheinungstermin: 12. August 2021
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781350129085
• Artikelnr.: 62284565

Autorenporträt

Paul Fuller is Teaching Fellow in Buddhist Studies at the University of Edinburgh, UK.

Inhaltsangabe

List of Figures
Acknowledgements
Abbreviations
1. Introduction: Engaged Buddhism
2. The Foundations of Engaged Buddhism
3. Beyond Belief: The Danger of Attachment to Views in Engaged Buddhism
4. Dismantling Metaphysics: Nirvana, Rebirth, and Interdependence
5. Left, Right and the Middle-Way: Engaged Buddhism and Politics
6. Eco-Engaged Buddhism
7. Suffering, Sexuality and Gender
8. Ethnocentric Engaged Buddhism
9. Buddhism on the Edge, Buddhists Offended: Engaged Buddhism and Blasphemy
10. Conclusion: All Buddhism is Engaged?
Bibliography
Index