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The New Social Face of Buddhism: A Call to Action
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The New Social Face of Buddhism: A Call to Action Paperback - 2003

by Jones, K

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For Jones the establishment of a definitive relationship between individual and society is central to the development of both engaged Buddhism and sociology. Here he tells readers how to bridge their spiritual practice to social action.

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Wisdom Publications, 2003. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. Clean from markings. With owner's name inside cover. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Library sticker on front cover. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,500grams, ISBN:9780861713653
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  • Title The New Social Face of Buddhism: A Call to Action
  • Author Jones, K
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition 1st. Edn
  • Pages 320
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Wisdom Publications, Sommerville, Massachusetts, U.S.A.
  • Date 2003
  • Features Bibliography, Index
  • Bookseller's Inventory # 7055212
  • ISBN 9780861713653 / 0861713656
  • Weight 0.93 lbs (0.42 kg)
  • Dimensions 8.88 x 6.44 x 0.92 in (22.56 x 16.36 x 2.34 cm)
  • Themes
    • Religious Orientation: Buddhist
  • Library of Congress subjects Buddhism - Social aspects, Religious life - Buddhism
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 2003001394
  • Dewey Decimal Code 294.37

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Citations

  • Library Journal, 05/01/2003, Page 122
  • Publishers Weekly, 05/01/2003, Page 0

About the author

Ken Jones was a Zen and Ch'an practitioner and teacher. His career was mainly in higher education, with most of his spare time spent as a peace, ecology and social justice activist, as well as a period on the Samaritans' telephone helpline. He was a founder of the UK Network of Engaged Buddhists, eventually serving as its president, and a member of the International Advisory Committee of the Buddhist Peace Fellowship Jones facilitated numerous workshops and retreats on different aspects of Buddhism, but focusing particularly on "Everyday Buddhism". He published widely, his best known book being The New Social Face of Buddhism. A widely published haiku poet, he has been awarded the Sasakawa prize for his contribution in that field. He final years were spent in his native Wales, with his Irish wife Noragh. He passed away in 2015.

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