The Philosophy of Desire in the Buddhist Pali Canon Routledge Critical Studies in Buddhism Series
Auteur : Webster David
David Webster explores the notion of desire as found in the Buddhist Pali Canon. Beginning by addressing the idea of a 'paradox of desire', whereby we must desire to end desire, the varieties of desire that are articulated in the Pali texts are examined. A range of views of desire, as found in Western thought, are presented as well as Hindu and Jain approaches. An exploration of the concept of ditthi(view or opinion) is also provided, exploring the way in which 'holding views' can be seen as analogous to the process of desiring. Other subjects investigated include the mind-body relationship, the range of Pali terms for desire, and desire's positive spiritual value. A comparative exploration of the various approaches completes the work.
1. Dedication 2. Acknowledgements 3. Abbreviations 4. Introduction: Desire, Morality and Approaches 5. Desire in Western Thought 6. Desire in Non-Buddhist Indian Religion 7. Buddhism and Desire 1: The Varieties of Desire 8. Buddhism and Desire 2: The Dynamics of Desire 9. Conclusion: Desire and the Transformation of Living 10. Bibliography 11. Appendix: Glossary 12. Notes
David Webster is Lecturer in Religious Studies at the University of Gloucestershire.
Date de parution : 01-2011
15.6x23.4 cm
Date de parution : 02-2005
15.6x23.4 cm
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Mots-clés :
thought; pali; ears; view; hindu; position; robert; morrison; rhys; davids; SED; Pali Canon; Ped; Hindu Thought; Rupert Gethin; Alagaddupama Sutta; Buddhist Ethics; Pali Texts; Buddhist Position; Early Buddhism; Desireless Action; Conditioned Arising; Thanissaro Bhikkhu; Ad S; Mind Body Relationship; Buddhist Material; Jain Sutras; Buddhist View; Philosophy East; Dermot Killingley; Brahma Sahampati; Transcendent Path; Distinct Phenomenological Character; Unwelcome Guest; Buddhist Thought