Visions of Compassion

Western Scientists and Tibetan Buddhists Examine Human Nature

Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Philosophy, Eastern, Health & Well Being, Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Eastern Religions, Buddhism
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Author: ISBN: 9780190284800
Publisher: Oxford University Press Publication: December 6, 2001
Imprint: Oxford University Press Language: English
Author:
ISBN: 9780190284800
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Publication: December 6, 2001
Imprint: Oxford University Press
Language: English

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.

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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.

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