About the book
What can one person do to foster world peace? How does one person's state of mind affect the state of the world? How can the ideal of nonviolence be manifested in daily life? Buddhists have been exploring questions like these for twenty-five centuries, and they are still timely today.
Inner Peace, World Peace is the first work in any western language to examine the Buddhist approach to nonviolence. Well-known Buddhist scholars, a noted authority on nonviolent struggle, a prominent Thai Buddhist activist, and other leaders in their fields collaborate to show the contemporary relevance of the Buddhist tradition. The authors also discuss a new international movement known as \"socially engaged Buddhism.\"
Editions of Inner Peace, World Peace
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780791409695
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780791409701
- PDF
- ISBN 9781438409634
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What can one person do to foster world peace? How does one person's state of mind affect the state of the world? How can the ideal of nonviolence be manifested in daily life? Buddhists have been exploring questions like these for twenty-five centuries, and they are still timely today.
Inner Peace, World Peace is the first work in any western language to examine the Buddhist approach to nonviolence. Well-known Buddhist scholars, a noted authority on nonviolent struggle, a prominent Thai Buddhist activist, and other leaders in their fields collaborate to show the contemporary relevance of the Buddhist tradition. The authors also discuss a new international movement known as \"socially engaged Buddhism.\"
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Inner Peace, World Peace about?
What can one person do to foster world peace? How does one person's state of mind affect the state of the world? How can the ideal of nonviolence be manifested in daily life? Buddhists have been exploring questions like these for twenty-five centuries, and they are still timely today.
Inner Peace, World Peace is the first work in any western language to examine the Buddhist approach to nonviolence. Well-known Buddhist scholars, a noted authority on nonviolent struggle, a prominent Thai Buddhist activist, and other leaders in their fields collaborate to show the contemporary relevance of the Buddhist tradition. The authors also discuss a new international movement known as \"socially engaged Buddhism.\"
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Inner Peace, World Peace?
Philosophy and Religion > Philosophy > Philosophical traditions and schools of thought > East Asian and Indian philosophy
Where can I read a sample of Inner Peace, World Peace?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780791409695
How long is Inner Peace, World Peace and how many pages does it have?
Inner Peace, World Peace has 156 page(s)
Is Inner Peace, World Peace part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series SUNY series in Buddhist Studies
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Inner Peace, World Peace?
Kenneth Kraft
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Inner Peace, World Peace is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780791409695) and paperback(ISBN 9780791409701) and pdf(ISBN 9781438409634)
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