Explore the common ground underlying the diverse expressions of the Buddha's teachings with two of Tibetan Buddhism's bestselling authors.Buddhism is practiced by hundreds of millions of people worldwide; from Tibetan caves to Tokyo temples to redwood retreats. To an outside viewer; it might be hard to see what they all have in common. In Buddhism; His Holiness the Dalai Lama and American Buddhist nun Thubten Chodron map out with clarity the convergences and the divergences between the two major strains of Buddhism--the Sanskrit traditions of Tibet and East Asia and the Pali traditions of Sri Lanka and Southeast Asia. Especially deep consideration is given to the foundational Indian traditions and their respective treatment of such central tenets as the four noble truths the practice of meditation the meaning of nirvana enlightenment. The authors seek harmony and greater understanding among Buddhist traditions worldwide; illuminating the rich benefits of respectful dialogue and the many ways that Buddhists of all stripes share a common heritage and common goals.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. A truly global approachBy Daniel C. ShawA remarkably clear and comprehensive survey of the history of Ethics; which adopts a multicultural approach that truly transforms the study of ethics into a global enterprise. I look forward to using this as the secondary text in my Honors course in the Fall.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Very Competent Source But Not What I ExpectedBy Paul of WhidbeyThis is a more comprehensive; and its consequent detail; "trudging" treatment of this question than I was hoping it would be. If you know the history of philosophical and theological ethics; this is mostly a re-hash. It's not a bad history or general analysis at all; just not the more original treatment with less historical period detail than I was looking for.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Well done!By Michael H. MontgomeryA wonderful book covering the history of ethical thought. Recommended for anyone going into graduate school; anyone in the human sciences for which philosophy tends to be covert but present none the less; or the general high end reader.
