The Buddha's Teachings On Social And Communal Harmony: An Anthology Of Discourses From The Pali Canon (the Teachings Of The Buddha)
by Bhikkhu Bodhi /
2016 / English / PDF
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In a world of conflict and strife, how can we be advocates
of peace and justice?
In a world of conflict and strife, how can we be advocates
of peace and justice?
In this volume acclaimed scholar-monk Bhikkhu Bodhi has collected
and translated the Buddha’s teachings on conflict resolution,
interpersonal and social problem-solving, and the forging of
harmonious relationships. The selections, all drawn from the Pali
Canon, the earliest record of the Buddha’s discourses, are
organized into ten thematic chapters. The chapters deal with such
topics as the quelling of anger, good friendship, intentional
communities, the settlement of disputes, and the establishing of an
equitable society. Each chapter begins with a concise and
informative introduction by the translator that guides us toward a
deeper understanding of the texts that follow.
In this volume acclaimed scholar-monk Bhikkhu Bodhi has collected
and translated the Buddha’s teachings on conflict resolution,
interpersonal and social problem-solving, and the forging of
harmonious relationships. The selections, all drawn from the Pali
Canon, the earliest record of the Buddha’s discourses, are
organized into ten thematic chapters. The chapters deal with such
topics as the quelling of anger, good friendship, intentional
communities, the settlement of disputes, and the establishing of an
equitable society. Each chapter begins with a concise and
informative introduction by the translator that guides us toward a
deeper understanding of the texts that follow.
In times of social conflict, intolerance, and war, the Buddha’s
approach to creating and sustaining peace takes on a new and urgent
significance. Even readers unacquainted with Buddhism will
appreciate these ancient teachings, always clear, practical,
undogmatic, and so contemporary in flavor.
In times of social conflict, intolerance, and war, the Buddha’s
approach to creating and sustaining peace takes on a new and urgent
significance. Even readers unacquainted with Buddhism will
appreciate these ancient teachings, always clear, practical,
undogmatic, and so contemporary in flavor.The Buddha’s
Teachings on Social and Communal Harmony
The Buddha’s
Teachings on Social and Communal Harmony will prove to be
essential reading for anyone seeking to bring peace into their
communities and into the wider world.
will prove to be
essential reading for anyone seeking to bring peace into their
communities and into the wider world.