Serene Compassion
A Christian Appreciation of Buddhist Holiness
Published on 20. June 1996
Book
Hardback
144 pages
978-0-19-509969-0 (ISBN)
Description
The Carmodys provide an accessible overview and evaluation of Buddhist thought and practice, from a Christian point of view, focusing on Buddhist ideas of holiness and how they compare to similar values in Christianity.
Reviews / Votes
"An accessible exposition built around the three jewels--Buddha, dharma, sangha--and three pillars--meditation, morality, wisdom--of Buddhism, evaluated from the perspective of Catholic Christianity.... A congenial way to connect with Buddhist thought."--BooklistMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
With dust jacket
Dimensions
Height: 224 mm
Width: 178 mm
Thickness: 16 mm
Weight
426 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-509969-0 (9780195099690)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
Denise Lardner Carmody | John Tully Carmody
Serene Compassion
A Christian Appreciation of Buddhist Holiness
E-Book
04/1996
1st Edition
OUP eBook
€15.49
Available for download
Persons
Denise Lardner Carmody is Hanley Professor of Religious Studies at Santa Clara University. Until his death in 1995, John Tully Carmody was Senior Research Fellow in Religion, also at Santa Clara University.