Format:
1 online resource (284 pages)
Edition:
1st ed.
ISBN:
9780203010570
Series Statement:
Routledge Critical Studies in Buddhism Ser
Content:
David Webster explores the notion of desire as found in the Buddhist Pali Canon. Beginning by addressing the idea of a 'paradox of desire', whereby we must desire to end desire, the varieties of desire that are articulated in the Pali texts are examined. A range of views of desire, as found in Western thought, are presented as well as Hindu and Jain approaches. An exploration of the concept of ditthi(view or opinion) is also provided, exploring the way in which 'holding views' can be seen as analogous to the process of desiring. Other subjects investigated include the mind-body relationship, the range of Pali terms for desire, and desire's positive spiritual value. A comparative exploration of the various approaches completes the work.
Content:
BOOK COVER -- TITLE -- COPYRIGHT -- DEDICATION -- CONTENTS -- ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS -- ABBREVIATIONS -- INTRODUCTION -- 1 DESIRE IN WESTERN THOUGHT -- 2 DESIRE IN NON-BUDDHIST INDIAN RELIGION -- 3 BUDDHISM AND DESIRE -- 4 BUDDHISM AND DESIRE -- 5 CONCLUSION -- GLOSSARY -- NOTES -- BIBLIOGRAPHY -- INDEX.
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Additional Edition:
ISBN 9780415346528
Additional Edition:
Erscheint auch als Druck-Ausgabe ISBN 9780415346528
Language:
English
