The New Social Face of Buddhism
Subtitle: A Call to Action
Publisher: Wisdom Publications
Published: June 25, 2003
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 320
ISBN-13: 9780861713653
Subjects: Religion: general; Social aspects; Buddhism; Sociology Of Religion; Religion; Religion - World Religions; Buddhism - General; Social Science / Social Work; General; Religious life
Description: "In this monumental work, Jones makes a compelling and humane case that the well-being of the individual and the well-being of society simply cannot be separated. The New Social Face of Buddhism is timely, vital reading for activists, scholars and everyone seeking to transform their spiritual practice into a force for social, political, and global change. This book is an expanded and thoroughly updated edition of one the groundbreaking books on socially engaged spirituality."--BOOK JACKET.