Engaged Buddhism
Sallie B. King
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Engaged Buddhism
Published
April 1996
Publisher
State University of New York Press
Pages
446
ISBN-13
9780791428443
ISBN-10
0791428443
Description
This is the first comprehensive study of socially and politically engaged Buddhism in the lands of its origin. Nine accounts of contemporary movements in India, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Tibet, Taiwan, Vietnam, and Japan are framed by interpretive essays. The historical development and institutional forms of engaged Buddhism are considered in the light of traditional Buddhist conceptions of morality, interdependence, and liberation; and Western ideas of freedom, human rights, and democracy. Engaged Buddhism presents ordained and lay Buddhist activists like Thich Nhat Hanh of Vietnam, Buddhadasa Bhikkhu and Sulak Sivaraksa of Thailand, A. T. Ariyaratne and the Sarvodaya Shramadana movement of Sri Lanka, Daisaku Ikeda and the Soka Gakkai movement of Japan, followers of the Indian Untouchable leader, Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, and Buddhist women throughout Asia. These leaders have campaigned relentlessly, attracted and organized millions of new converts, faced death threats, landed in jail, founded schools and universities, and produced a massive new Buddhist literature to restore social and economic justice to their societies.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Engaged Buddhism?
This edition of Engaged Buddhism has approximately 446 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Engaged Buddhism?
For most readers, Engaged Buddhism typically takes between 9h 18m and 6h 12m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 111,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 7h 26m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 15 days • Estimated word count: 111,500 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Engaged Buddhism?
The estimated word count for Engaged Buddhism is approximately 111,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Engaged Buddhism?
Engaged Buddhism was written by Sallie B. King.
When was Engaged Buddhism published?
The publication date for this specific edition is April 1996. The original work may have been published on a different date.