Religious diversity-- what's the problem?
Subtitle: Buddhist advice for flourishing with religious diversity
By: Rita M. Gross
Publisher: Cascade Books
Published: 2014
Place of publication: Eugene, Oregon
Language: eng
Number of pages: 361
ISBN-13: 9781620324097
Copyright date: 2014
Subjects: Buddhism; Cultural pluralism; Religious aspects
Other titles: Buddhist advice for flourishing with religious diversity
Description: "Based on the author's longtime practice of Buddhism and comparative study of religion, provides tools with which one can truly appreciate religious diversity as a gift and resource rather than as a deficiency or a problem to be overcome. After we accept diversity as inevitable and become comfortable with it, diversity always enriches life--both nature and culture"--
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 339-349) and index.
Table of contents: title: Getting started --; title: Useful information for those thinking about flourishing with religious diversity --; title: Others, especially religious others --; title: Identity, especially religious identities --; title: Integrity : relating with religious others --; title: Conclusion : flexibility and comfort.