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Product Identifiers
PublisherRoutledge
ISBN-100415346525
ISBN-139780415346528
eBay Product ID (ePID)30876269
Product Key Features
Number of Pages272 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NamePhilosophy of Desire in the Buddhist Pali Canon
Publication Year2005
SubjectEthnic Studies / General, Buddhism / General (See Also Philosophy / Buddhist), Buddhism / Rituals & Practice, Regional Studies, Emotions
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaReligion, Social Science, Psychology
AuthorDavid Webster
SeriesRoutledge Critical Studies in Buddhism Ser.
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height0.8 in
Item Weight19.2 Oz
Item Length9.4 in
Item Width6.4 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceCollege Audience
LCCN2004-013405
Dewey Edition22
TitleLeadingThe
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal294.3422
Table Of Content1. Dedication 2. Acknowledgements 3. Abbreviations 4. Introduction: Desire, Morality and Approaches 5. Desire in Western Thought 6. Desire in Non-Buddhist Indian Religion 7. Buddhism and Desire 1: The Varieties of Desire 8. Buddhism and Desire 2: The Dynamics of Desire 9. Conclusion: Desire and the Transformation of Living 10. Bibliography 11. Appendix: Glossary 12. Notes
SynopsisDavid 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., 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.
LC Classification NumberBQ4430.D47W43 2005
