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Visions of Compassion

Western Scientists and Tibetan Buddhists Examine Human Nature

Anne Harrington editor Richard J Davidson editor

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Oxford University Press Inc

Published:17th Jan '02

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This book examines how Western behavioral science--which has generally focused on negative aspects of human nature--holds up to cross-cultural scrutiny, in particular the Tibetan Buddhist celebration of the human potential for altruism, empathy, and compassion. Resulting from a meeting between the Dalai Lama, leading Western scholars, and a group of Tibetan monks, this volume includes excerpts from these extraordinary dialogues as well as engaging essays exploring points of difference and overlap between the two perspectives.

" . . . the most fascinating book to come my way this year." * Robert Matthews, The Sunday Telegraph *

ISBN: 9780195130430

Dimensions: 239mm x 160mm x 25mm

Weight: 553g

288 pages