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
Currently unavailable, and unfortunately no date known when it will be back
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