Visions of Compassion: Western Scientists and Tibetan Buddhists Examine Human Nature

Visions of Compassion: Western Scientists and Tibetan Buddhists Examine Human Nature

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This book examines how Western behavioral science–which has generally focused on negative aspects of human nature–holds up to cross-cultural scrutiny, in particular the Tibetan Buddhist celebration of the human potential for altruism, empathy, and compassion. Resulting from a meeting between the Dalai Lama, leading Western scholars, and a group of Tibetan monks, this volume includes excerpts from these extraordinary dialogues as well as engaging essays exploring points of difference and overlap between the two perspectives.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Oxford University Press; 1st edition (December 6, 2001)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 288 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 019513043X
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0195130430
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.2 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.28 x 0.99 x 9.4 inches

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