The Buddha's Teachings on Social and Communal Harmony: An Anthology of Discourses from the Pali Canon (The Teachings of the Buddha)

In a world of conflict and strife, how can we be advocates of peace and justice? In this volume acclaimed scholar-monk Bhikkhu Bodhi has collected and translated the Buddha’s teachings on conflict resolution, interpersonal and social problem-solving, and the forging of harmonious relationships. The selections, all drawn from the Pali Canon, the earliest record of the Buddha’s discourses, are organized into ten thematic chapters. The chapters deal with such topics as the quelling of anger, good friendship, intentional communities, the settlement of disputes, and the establishing of an equitable society. Each chapter begins with a concise and informative introduction by the translator that guides us toward a deeper understanding of the texts that follow. In times of social conflict, intolerance, and war, the Buddha’s approach to creating and sustaining peace takes on a new and urgent significance. Even readers unacquainted with Buddhism will appreciate these ancient teachings, always clear, practical, undogmatic, and so contemporary in flavor. The Buddha’s Teachings on Social and Communal Harmony will prove to be essential reading for anyone seeking to bring peace into their communities and into the wider world. An Anthology Of The Writings Of The Buddha On The Subject Of Harmony Selected And Translated From The Original Pali-- Right Understanding -- Personal Training -- Dealing With Anger -- Proper Speech -- Good Friendship -- One's Own Good And The Good Of Others -- The Intentional Community -- Disputes -- Settling Disputes -- Establishing An Equitable Society. Edited And Introduced By Bhíkkhu Bodhí ; Prologue And Epilogue By Hozan Alan Senauke ; Foreword By H.h. The Dalai Lama. Includes Bibliographical References (page 207) And Index. Translated From The Pali. Contents Foreword Prologue List of Abbreviations Key to the Pronunciation of Pāli Acknowledgments Detailed List of Contents General Introduction I. Right Understanding II. Personal Training III. Dealing with Anger IV. Proper Speech V. Good Friendship VI. One’s Own Good and the Good of Others VII. The Intentional Community VIII. Disputes IX. Settling Disputes X. Establishing an Equitable Society Epilogue Notes Bibliography Index About the Editor **In a world of conflict and strife, how can we be advocates of peace and justice?**__The Buddha’s Teachings on Social and Communal Harmony__ "An anthology of the writings of the Buddha on the subject of harmony selected and translated from the original Pali"-- Provided by publisher