Nonviolence to Animals, Earth, and Self in Asian Traditions
| Author | : Christopher Key Chapple |
| Publisher | : SUNY Press |
| Total Pages | : 168 |
| Release | : 1993-01-01 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0791414973 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780791414972 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (972 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Nonviolence to Animals, Earth, and Self in Asian Traditions by : Christopher Key Chapple
Download or read book Nonviolence to Animals, Earth, and Self in Asian Traditions written by Christopher Key Chapple and published by SUNY Press. This book was released on 1993-01-01 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book probes the origins of the practice of nonviolence in early India and traces its path within the Jaina, Hindu, and Buddhist traditions, including its impact on East Asian Cultures. It then turns to a variety of contemporary issues relating to this topic such as: vegetarianism, animal and environmental protection, and the cultivation of religious tolerance.
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