Roar Sulak Sivaraksa and the Path of Socially Engaged Buddhism |
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| Author:
| Pistono, Matteo |
| Read by:
| Pistono, Matteo |
| Foreword by:
| Saul, John Ralston |
| Afterword by:
| Navaratne, Harsha |
| ISBN: | 979-8-88984-170-8 |
| Publication Date: | Mar 2024 |
| Publisher: | North Atlantic Books
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| Book Format: | Downloadable audio file |
| List Price: | USD $57.00 |
Book Description:
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The captivating life story of renowned Buddhist activist Sulak Sivaraksa. His Holiness the XIV Dalai Lama: "I believe [Sulak] and I share a conviction that if we are to solve human problems, economic and technological development must be accompanied by an inner spiritual growth. And if we succeed in fulfilling both these goals, we will surely create a happier and more peaceful world." Matteo Pistono's deft prose weaves together the story of Sulak Sivaraksa's...
More Description The captivating life story of renowned Buddhist activist Sulak Sivaraksa. His Holiness the XIV Dalai Lama: "I believe [Sulak] and I share a conviction that if we are to solve human problems, economic and technological development must be accompanied by an inner spiritual growth. And if we succeed in fulfilling both these goals, we will surely create a happier and more peaceful world."
Matteo Pistono's deft prose weaves together the story of Sulak Sivaraksa's years of social-justice work and his tireless campaigns to effect change. As a seminal figure in the world of socially engaged spirituality, Sulak has given us a blueprint for peaceful, nonviolent activism in the twenty-first century. More than forty vintage photos illustrate both his life and a turbulent period in Thailand's history.