If you meet the Buddha on the road : Buddhism, politics, and violence / Michael Jerryson.
If you meet the Buddha on the road : Buddhism, politics, and violence / Michael Jerryson.
If you meet the Buddha on the road : Buddhism, politics, and violence / Michael Jerryson.
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New York, NY : Oxford University Press, [2018]
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G 2020/0744
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Language
English
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Physical content
ix, 226 pages ; 25 cm
Content type
text
Media type
unmediated
Carrier type
volume
Contents
Introduction: The quandary of Buddhism and violence. Terms and taxonomies : the Buddhist system and violence ; The harm in researching violence ; Chapter overviews -- 1. Buddhist paths to violence. Doctrinal justifications through exceptions ; Prima facie logic : defending Buddhism and violence ; He...
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Publisher
New York, NY : Oxford University Press, [2018]
Place of Publication
New York (State)
Date Published
[2018]
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Summary
This book addresses the religious treatment of violence. In order to pursue an understanding of the relationship between Buddhism and violence, it is important to first explore how Buddhist scriptures and followers understand violence. The author explores the ways in which Buddhists invoke, support, or justify war, conflict, state violence, and gen...
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If you meet the Buddha on the road : Buddhism, politics, and violence / Michael Jerryson.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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G 2020/0744
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74VKaZLRPpPd
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VKaZLRPpPd
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ISBN
0190683562 (hardcover)
9780190683566 (hardcover)
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294.3376332
MMS ID
991024291009702626
