The Wisdom of the Buddhist Masters: Common and Uncommon Sense - Couverture souple

Sachs, Robert

 
9781905857906: The Wisdom of the Buddhist Masters: Common and Uncommon Sense
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ISBN 10 : 190585790X ISBN 13 : 9781905857906
Editeur : Watkins Publishing, 2008

Synopsis

What does Buddhism have to say about sickness, poverty, and warfare—or social and political action? Would the wisest, most renowned Buddhist teachers go on the record and reveal their thoughts and perspectives on a wide array of contemporary issues? Robert Sachs decided to find out: he created a questionnaire, brought it to some of the most esteemed Buddhist masters, and interviewed them. Their comments and conclusions are inspirational…and often surprising. Here are the observations of deeply spiritual thinkers on the global problems that confront us today, from the conflict in the Middle East to global warming. These are people who are steeped in meditation, widely traveled, and have seen human misery and warfare with their own eyes. They offer empowering words of wisdom and show us how we can become part of the impetus for change and make a real difference. Most important, these teachers go beyond religious platitudes, and refuse to shy away from politically incorrect conclusions or ideas contrary to the pacifism so often associated with Buddhism. Includes a foreword by His Holiness, The Dalai Lama, taken from his Nobel Peace Prize Speech. The Buddhist Masters interviewed are: H.H. Kunzig Shamar Rinpoche, Ven. Tarthang Tulku Rinpoche, Geshe Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche, Geshe Michael Roach, Ajahn Amaro, Roshi Joan Halifax, Ven. Thubten Chodron, Christopher Titmuss, Tenzin Robert Thurman.

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À propos de l'auteur

Robert Sachs has a degree in comparative religion and sociology, and has for many years studied the Eastern healing systems. He now works with doctors and hospitals to integrate contemporary medical treatment with ancient wisdom in many areas, including stress management and relationship and
group dynamics. He has written several books.

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Éditeur
Watkins Publishing
Date d'édition
2008
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
190585790X
ISBN 13 
9781905857906
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
244
Coordonnées du fabricant
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Personne responsable
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ISBN 10 :  1905857918 ISBN 13 :  9781905857913
Editeur : Watkins Publishing, 2008
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