Serene Compassion by Denise Lardner Carmody

Serene Compassion by Denise Lardner Carmody

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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.

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Serene Compassion by Denise Lardner Carmody

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.
"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."--Booklist
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.
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ISBN 13 9780195099690
ISBN 10 0195099699
Title Serene Compassion
Author Denise Lardner Carmody
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Oxford University Press Inc
Year published 1996-06-20
Number of pages 144
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.