The new social face of Buddhism : a call to action /

Jones, Ken, 1930-

The new social face of Buddhism : a call to action / Ken Jones. - xvii, 276 pages ; 23 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [243]-255) and index.

Foundations : making a life -- Social understanding : tissues of the self -- Indian Buddhist social theory and engagement -- Institutionalized delusion -- Buddhism and modernity -- The inner work : the face of contemporary spirituality -- Beyond meditation -- Social awareness -- Buddhist morality -- Action : peacework and social justice -- A world in flames -- Socially engaged Buddhism -- Engaged Buddhism in Asia -- Engaged Buddhism worldwide -- The grounding of socially engaged Buddhism -- Root problems of Buddhist social activism -- Building a radical culture of awakening.

0861713656

2003001394


Buddhism--Social aspects.
Religious life--Buddhism.

BQ4570.S6 / J65 2003

294.37