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The encounter of buddhism and western culture- offers a clear introduction to Buddhist thought and practice and an overview of the major traditions of the West. Shows how the two cultures can move closer together while respecting each other's diversity. with dustjacket, clean copy inscrip on frt end paper
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Stephen Batchelor is a former monk in the Tibetan and Zen traditions. He has translated Shantideva's "A Guide to the Bodhisattva's Way of Life" and is the author of "Alone with Others", "The Faith to Doubt", "The Tibet Guide", "The Awakening of the West", "Buddhism without Beliefs", and" Verses from the Center". He is a contributing editor of "Tricycle" magazine, a guiding teacher at Gaia House Retreat Centre, and cofounder of Sharpham College for Buddhist Studies and Contemporary Inquiry in Devon, England. He lives in southwest France and lectures and conducts meditation retreats worldwide.
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A history of the encounters of Buddhism with the West during the past 2,000 years - a chronicle of missed opportunities, cultural arrogance, and political tragedy.
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- PublisherParallax Press
- Publication date1994
- ISBN 10 0938077686
- ISBN 13 9780938077688
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages416
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Book Description First Edition. Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dust-wrapper. Particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Physical description; xvi, 416 pages : maps ; 24 cm. Notes; Includes bibliographical references (pages 398-406) and index. Contents; Ashoka, Greeks and Gnostics -- Mongols and Friars, Lamas and Zen -- Jesuits, Tulkus and Koans -- Reason and Romance -- Sangha.Subjects; Buddhism Europe History. Buddhism Study and teaching Europe History. 1 Kg. Seller Inventory # 395136
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