Visions of Compassion
Download or Read eBook Visions of Compassion PDF written by Richard J. Davidson and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2001-12-06 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : Richard J. Davidson |
| Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
| Total Pages | : 276 |
| Release | : 2001-12-06 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780195344059 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0195344057 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (59 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Visions of Compassion by : Richard J. Davidson
Book excerpt: 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.
