Humanistic Buddhism is revolutionizing Buddhism throughout the world. In Humanistic Buddhism for Social Well-Being, Dr. Anada Guruge examines Humanistics Buddhism's place in promoting and establishing the universality of Buddhism [and] its relevance and effectiveness in the modern world. In this text, Dr. Guruge examines one of the leading movements of Mahayana Buddhism through a Theravada perspective, and shows what we can all learn from Humanistic Buddhism.

Humanistic Buddhism for Social Well-Being

Politics & Social Sciences

Guruge, Ananda W. P.

Sociology

Buddhas Light Pub

Buddhism, Economics and Science: Further Studies in Socially Engaged Humanistic Buddhism

There are few people in the world who can claim anything near the experience of Professor Ananda Guruge. From his childhood under colonial rule to his early adulthood as a government official for the emerging nation of Sri Lanka and finally to mature years on the international stage of UNESCO, he has witnessed the shifting of social, economic, and religious patterns. It would be misleading to say that he has only "witnessed," because his imprint can been found on many of the institutions of his home country, the influence of the UN in international agreements, the representation of Buddhism to the world community, and in a host of educational centers around the globe. Moving in the highest ranks of prime ministers, presidents, kings, and ambassadors, Professor Guruge has tirelessly pursued his intention of service to society. At the same time, he can be seen working with at-risk youth in Los Angeles, developing strategies for lessening violence when it erupts in our cities,  devoting time to helping rescue students who need a mentor, and speaking day after day to service groups, university classes, and leaders of society. With a background such as this, he has unique credentials to appraise the role of Buddhism in the contemporary scene, whether it is in social programs or scientific and technical research.        Lewis Lancaster  University of California, Berkeley

Religion & Spirituality

Buddhism

AuthorHouse

What in Brief is Buddhism examines the history of Buddhists' understanding of the Buddha and the religion he left behind. Written by Dr. Ananda Guruge, former Sri Lankan ambassador to the United States and esteemed Buddhist scholar, What in Brief is Buddhism is a comprehensive and often daring view of the development of Buddhism in its many forms.

What In Brief Is Buddhism?

Philosophy

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