Wisdom of the Buddhist Masters
by Robert Sachs
Wisdom of the Buddhist Masters
by Robert Sachs
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What does Buddhism have to say about sickness, poverty, and warfareor social and political action? Would the wisest, most renowned Buddhist teachers go on the record and reveal their thoughts and perspectives on a wide array of contemporary issues? Robert Sachs decided to find out: he created a questionnaire, brought it to some of the most esteemed Buddhist masters, and interviewed them. Their comments and conclusions are inspirational
and often surprising.
Here are the observations of deeply spiritual thinkers on the global problems that confront us today, from the conflict in the Middle East to global warming. These are people who are steeped in meditation, widely traveled, and have seen human misery and warfare with their own eyes. They offer empowering words of wisdom and show us how we can become part of the impetus for change and make a real difference. Most important, these teachers go beyond religious platitudes, and refuse to shy away from politically incorrect conclusions or ideas contrary to the pacifism so often associated with Buddhism.
Includes a foreword by His Holiness, The Dalai Lama, taken from his Nobel Peace Prize Speech.
The Buddhist Masters interviewed are:
H.H. Kunzig Shamar Rinpoche
Ven. Tarthang Tulku Rinpoche
Geshe Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche
Geshe Michael Roach
Ajahn Amaro
Roshi Joan Halifax
Ven. Thubten Chodron
Christopher Titmuss
Tenzin Robert Thurman
Here are the observations of deeply spiritual thinkers on the global problems that confront us today, from the conflict in the Middle East to global warming. These are people who are steeped in meditation, widely traveled, and have seen human misery and warfare with their own eyes. They offer empowering words of wisdom and show us how we can become part of the impetus for change and make a real difference. Most important, these teachers go beyond religious platitudes, and refuse to shy away from politically incorrect conclusions or ideas contrary to the pacifism so often associated with Buddhism.
Includes a foreword by His Holiness, The Dalai Lama, taken from his Nobel Peace Prize Speech.
The Buddhist Masters interviewed are:
H.H. Kunzig Shamar Rinpoche
Ven. Tarthang Tulku Rinpoche
Geshe Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche
Geshe Michael Roach
Ajahn Amaro
Roshi Joan Halifax
Ven. Thubten Chodron
Christopher Titmuss
Tenzin Robert Thurman
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Paperback, 8th Edition
ISBN13: 9781905857906
Watkins, 2008
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