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Action Dharma: New Studies in Engaged Buddhism(Routledge Critical Studies in Buddhism)

Action Dharma: New Studies in Engaged Buddhism(Routledge Critical Studies in Buddhism)


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Action Dharma charts the emergence of a new chapter in an ancient faith - the rise of social service and political activism in Buddhist Asia and the West. Fourteen new essays treat the historical origins, global range, teachings and practices, and leaders and organizations that make up the latest turning of the Dharma. Environmentalism and peace walks through the minefields of Southeast Asia, the future of the 'untouchables' of Japan, and outreach to minorities and inmates of the criminal justice system in the West are some of the challenging topics considered. These essays, including a critical introduction and conclusion by the editors, survey the historical roots, Asian developments, Western expressions, and interpretive challenges of the new Buddhism. Is engaged Buddhism truly new? Is it really Buddhism? Is it here to stay, or will it pass away? The activism and social service of Buddhist communities today is rooted in ancient teachings of mindfulness, compassion, and the interdependence of all life. Since the nineteenth century, however, Buddhists in Asia and the West have interpreted the vow to save all beings in new ways. In acknowledging collective sources of suffering, engaged Buddhists have sought new ways to peace and comfort to society's most neglected and oppressed communities. For the first time, scholars address work of Maha Ghosanda, the Gandhi of Cambodia', the future of Japan's social untouchables, the Burakumin, the outreach of Western converts to Black and other minorities, and the rise of engaged Buddhism in South Korea. Historical questions, such as in Indian Buddhist literature, and the influence of medieval thinkers Dogen and Nichiren on today's Japanese peacemaker sects, are considered in detail. Written for the general as well as specialist reader, this collection of essays will be indispensable for future Engaged Buddhist Studies. Leslie D. Alldritt, Northland College Ashland, Wisconsin. George D. Bond, Northwestern Univeristy. Susan M. Darlington, Hampshire College. Jim Deitrick, Universit

Table of Contents:
Part 1. Historical Roots Part 2. Asian Developments Part 3. Western Frontiers Part 4. Three Critiques

About the Author :

Christopher Queen is Dean of students for continuing education and Lecturer on the study of religion in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Harvard University. He is editor and contributor to Engaged Buddhism: Buddhist Liberation Movements in Asia (With Sallie B, King), American Buddhism: Methods and Findings in recent Scholarship (with Duncan Ryuken Williams) and Engaged Buddhism in the West.
Charles Prebish is Professor of Religious Studies at the Pennsylvania State Univesrity and founding co-editor of the online Journal of Buddhist Ethics. He is author and editor of eleven books including Buddhist Monastic Discipline, American Buddhism, Historical Dictionary of Buddhism, A Survey of Vinaya Literature, The Faces of Buddhism in America and Luminous Passage: The Practice and Study of Buddhism in America.

Damien Keown is Senior Lecturer in Indian Religion at Goldmsiths College, University of London,and founding co-editor of the online Journal of Buddhist Ethics. His publications include The Nature of Buddhist Ethics, Buddhism and Bioethics and Buddhism: A Very Short Introduction.



Review :

'The editors do a nice job of balancing material among these various sections, all of which include interesting, informative articles.' - Journal of Asian Studies

'Yarnell's essay is consistently intelligent and should probably be read and pondered by all scholars working on engaged Buddhism as a discrete new phenomenon.' - Journal of Asian Studies


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9780700715930
  • Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
  • Publisher Imprint: Routledge
  • Height: 234 mm
  • No of Pages: 386
  • Sub Title: New Studies in Engaged Buddhism
  • Width: 156 mm
  • ISBN-10: 0700715932
  • Publisher Date: 05 Jun 2003
  • Binding: Hardback
  • Language: English
  • Series Title: Routledge Critical Studies in Buddhism
  • Weight: 775 gr


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