Buddhist Ethics (Encyclopaedia Of Buddhist World Series)

by Ranjana Rani Singhal

Overview

It is well-known that Buddhism is the most ethical of "religions". An important part of the Noble Eightfold Path relates to the development of ethical conduct; for many a layperson Buddhist practice consists mainly in the "keeping of the precepts"; many Bhikkhus see in the Vinaya rules the essence of the religious life; and even many of the paramitas expected of those aspiring to Buddhahood are ethical in nature. Yet to present the teaching of the Buddha as being solely and exclusively concerned with ethics could serve as a detraction from the real objective of the Buddha-Dhamma, which is to serve as a path or vehicle leading to Enlightenment. This extremely lucid and comprehensive book will be of interest to students of this subject. Teachers and researchers in the area of subject will also find this book interesting.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9789354121401
Publisher:	Arts & Science Academic Publishing
Publication date:	06/30/2012
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	300
File size:	412 KB

About the Author

Dr. Ranjana Rani Singhal is Head of Department, Buddhist Studies at Satyawati College, University of Delhi. Her articles on this subject have been published in leading National Dailies and Periodicals. Pradeep Kumar is Asst. Professor in Department of History at Zakir Husain College, University of Delhi. His several research papers have been published in different reputed journals. He also participated in many national and international seminars.

Dr. Ranjana Rani Singhal is Head of Department, Buddhist Studies at Satyawati College, University of Delhi. Her articles on this subject have been published in leading National Dailies and Periodicals. Pradeep Kumar is Asst. Professor in Department of History at Zakir Husain College, University of Delhi. His several research papers have been published in different reputed journals. He also participated in many national and international seminars.