Introduces the reader to the teachings of the Buddha and to the integration of Buddhism into daily life. What are the distinctive features of Buddhism? Who was the Buddha, and what are his teachings? What do words such as 'karma' and 'nirvana' mean? This book provides an informative response to these frequently asked questions about Buddhism.

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Interest in Buddhist thought has grown dramatically, and with it, the desire to understand where Buddhism stands on a range of contemporary ethical questions, which have not been traditionally addressed. This work examines issues including animal rights, the environment, abortion, and cloning, from a Buddhist perspective.

Written by an experienced teacher of Hindu tradition, this book explores the complexities of Hinduism, including its social structures, especially its caste system, its rituals and scriptures, its mythology and varieties of deities, and its religious philosophies. Illustrated throughout, it is aimed at students wishing to study this religion.

This illustrated dictionary provides over 2000 clear and concise definitions of every aspect of Buddhism; including coverage of not only historical but also contemporary issues such as human rights, and the role of women. From religious ceremonies to iconography, this dictionary will provide a useful reference source.

Written by two leading Buddhist scholars, this book explains the key teachings of Buddhism and traces the historical development and spread of the religion from its beginnings. Besides covering topics such as Engaged Buddhism, Buddhist Ethics and Buddhism and the Western World, it also contains a chapter devoted to Meditation.

It is often alleged that religion is a major cause of war and dissent. This title covers the topics such as nationalism and religious conflict; revolution and religious wars; the impact of secularisation; conflict over holy places; and making and keeping the peace. It presents essays that explore the role of religion as a force for peace.

Explaining the key teachings and historical development of Buddhism, this book contains chapters on Engaged Buddhism, Buddhist and War, Buddhism in the Western World and Meditation.

This work discusses contemporary issues in medical ethics from a Buddhist perspective. The issues examined include abortion, embryo research and euthanasia. The book shows how Buddhist ethical principles can be applied consistently to a range of bioethical problems.

Ranging from ancient India to modern America, the collection of essays in this book cover the four main areas of Charles Prebish's work: Vinaya studies and ethics, history of Buddhist schools, Western Buddhism and Interreligious dialogue.

Discusses contemporary issues in medical ethics such as abortion, embryo research and euthanasia, from a Buddhist perspective. Drawing on both ancient and modern sources, the book shows how Buddhist ethical principles can be applied to a range of bioethical problems.

An exploration of the abortion question from a range of Buddhist cultural and ethical perspectives. The text is intended to freshen the debate on abortion that has so far been conducted almost exclusively within a Western cultural, religious and philosophical context.

These essays chart the emergence of a new chapter in an ancient faith - the rise of social service and political activism in Buddhist Asia and the West. Engaged Buddhists have sought new ways to comfort society's oppressed communities.

This volume brings together the views of leading scholars on a range of controversial subjects including human rights, animal rights, ecology, abortion, euthanasia, and contemporary business practice.

Examines ethical data from early and later sources in an attempt to understand the theoretical nature of Buddhist ethics and clarify its role. This book rejects the view that ethics are only of limited or provisional validity.

Explaining the key teachings and historical development of Buddhism, this book contains chapters on Engaged Buddhism, Buddhist and War, Buddhism in the Western World and Meditation.

Examines ethical data from early and later sources in an attempt to understand the theoretical nature of Buddhist ethics and clarify its role. This book rejects the view that ethics are only of limited or provisional validity.