Buddhist Roles in Peacemaking is the fifth in a series about socially engaged Buddhism published by Blue Pine Books. The publisher adheres to high academic standards, requiring strict documentation of sources and coherence of ideas. Readers will find in these articles some of the best resources available for understanding socially engaged Buddhism and peacemaking.
We live in a world of conflict. Even though theorists had believed scientific
and technological advancement would end suffering, the applications of
these developments had just as often perpetuated the problem. In contrast,
Buddhism is widely thought of as a way of peace and tranquilly for individual
practitioners. Drawing from Theravada and Mahayana traditions, this volume
is a resource for thinking about and acting upon peacemaking from vital
positions. Some of the contributors turn a critical gaze even upon Buddhism
in hopes of building better future applications. Others look back to the
earliest words of the Awakened One, finding specific teachings of utmost
importance for our tasks today. Buddhists and scholars from a variety
of religious traditions and academic disciplines have contributed these
articles based on scholastic research and personal experience.
No. of pages: 445
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About the editors:
Ven. Chanju Mun (Ordination Name: Seongwon) is the founder and chief editor of Blue Pine Books. He taught East Asian Buddhist Studies at the University of the West in Los Angeles and is currently teaching Buddhist philosophy at the University of Hawaii - Manoa. The editor received a Ph.D. in Buddhist Studies from the University of Wisconsin - Madison in 2002 and a Master's Degree in Philosophy from Seoul National University in 1991. He has been a researcher at exiled Tibetan Drepung Monastic University in South India and at the University of Tokyo. His recent publications include five serial books on Buddhism and peace and one book on Chinese Buddhism.
Ronald S. Green is editor for Blue Pine Books. He received a Ph.D.
in Buddhist Studies from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2003.
He also holds a Master of Arts Degree in Japanese Literature from the
University of Oregon and a Master of Science Degree in Sociology from
Virginia Tech. In addition to his interest in engaged Buddhism, his research
focuses on meditation, non-monastic Buddhist practices, and Buddhism in
literature and film. He currently teaches Buddhism and World Religions
at Coastal Carolina University.