Why the Dalai Lama is a Socialist : Buddhism, Socialism and the compassionate society

“To the surprise of many, the Dalai Lama recently declared that, ‘I am a socialist’. While many Buddhists and socialists would be perplexed at the suggestion that their approaches to life share fundamental principles, important figures in the Buddhist tradition are increasingly framing contemporary social and economic problems in distinctly socialist terms. In this novel and provocative work, Terry Gibbs argues that the shared values expressed in each tradition could provide signposts for creating a truly humane, compassionate and free society. Hopeful about our potential to create the ‘good society’ through collective effort, Why the Dalai Lama is a Socialist is grounded in the fundamental belief that everyday human activity makes a difference.” I Am A Socialist, Declared The Dalai Lama To The Surprise Of Many Recently. Though Buddhists And Socialists Both Might Be Perplexed At The Suggestion That Their Approaches To Life Share Fundamental Principles, Important Figures In Buddhism Have Increasingly Been Framing Contemporary Social And Economic Problems In Distinctly Socialist Terms. In This Innovative And Provocative Work, Terry Gibbs Argues That The Shared Values Expressed In Each Tradition Could Provide Useful Signposts For Creating A Truly Humane, Compassionate, And Free Society. Why The Dalai Lama Is A Socialist Is The First Book To Accessibly Link Buddhism To Socialist Thought And Social Justice. As Interest In Buddhism, Particularly In The West, Continues To Increase Dramatically And As The Dalai Lama Remains One Of The Most High-profile Religious Figures In The World, This Book Provides A Timely Comparison Of The Complementary Ideals Of The Buddhist And Socialist Traditions. Gibbs Is Hopeful About Our Potential To Create A More Just Society Through Collective Effort, And Why The Dalai Lama Is A Socialist Is Grounded In His Fundamental Belief That Everyday Human Activity Makes A Difference. -- Provided By Publisher. Title; Copyright; Contents; Acknowledgements; Introduction; 1. Much Ado About No-thing; 2. Compassion Is A Verb; 3. Living In An Alienated World; 4. Consumer Citizens In A Globalized Society; 5. Bodies In The Basement; 6. Capitalism And The Democratic Deficit; 7. In Search Of The Global Citizen; Conclusion; Notes; Bibliography; Index; About The Author Terry Gibbs. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. Front Cover Title Page Copyright Contents Acknowledgements Dedication Introduction 1. Much Ado About No-Thing 2. Compassion Is a Verb 3. Living in an Alienated World 4. Consumer Citizens in a Globalized Society 5. Bodies in the Basement 6. Capitalism and the Democratic Deficit 7. In Search of the Global Citizen Conclusion Notes Bibliography Index About the Author Bakc Cover Para sorpresa de muchos, el Dalai Lama ha declarado ser socialista. Budistas y socialistas comparten valores fundamentales que contribuyen a la creación de una sociedad mejor, más solidaria y justa A unique rethinking of Buddhist and socialist values, and how together they might bring about a better world.