Buddhism

The roots of Buddhism go back to more than two thousand years ago in India, to start from there on an extension journey across Asia and the whole world, which is explored by Damian Keon in this exciting version of the "Literary Views" series. Keon provides a comprehensive vision about the emergence and development of Buddhism over time, explaining the depth of the main teachings and practices that constitute the essence of this religion. Among the concepts of karma and the restoration of birth to the ethical foundations and the importance of meditation, the author deals with the main transformations in the Buddhist path, whether in the traditional Asian environment or in the modern contexts of the West. The book also addresses the role of Buddhism in the issues of war and peace and its impact on material culture, providing the reader with a profound understanding of this ancient religion and its renewed impact in the world today.

أستاذ فخري لمادة أخلاقيات البوذية في كلية جولدسميث بجامعة لندن، وهو باحث ومؤلف في مجال البوذية وتاريخها وتعاليمها وممارساتها. له كتاب مقدمة قصيرة جدًا عن أخلاقيات البوذية، وكتاب آخر عن البوذية والعلم، وكتاب ثالث عن البوذية والسياسة، بالإضافة إلى العديد من المقالات والمحاضرات حول البوذية.