The Ethics of Buddhism (Curzon Paperbacks) by Shundo Tachibana - 1995-01-17

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Routledge, 1995-01-17. Paperback. Very Good. 0.6299 8.3465 5.5118.

Paperback. Very Good.

Routledge, 1995. Paperback. Like New. 8x5x0. Unread copy in New condition. An in-depth look at the cardinal virtues of Buddhism, from self-restraint, abstinence and contentment to gratitude, toleration and righteousness. 288pp. Index, biblio. ** Reprint.

paperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.

Richmond, Surrey : Curzon Press, 1994. First Edition. Paperback. Fine copy in the original stiff-card wrappers. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered.; 8vo 8"" - 9"" tall; 288 pages; Description: xv, 288 p. ; 22 cm. Subjects: Virtues (Buddhism) --Buddhist precepts --Buddhist ethics. Notes: Originally published: Clarendon Press at the University of Oxford, 1926.

Richmond: White Lotus Press, 1992. Paperback. Good/no dj. 0.40. Ethics of Buddhism, The

New. A popular, if erroneous, conception of Buddhism has been that of self-negation or even nihilism, that is to say a religion that is negative in its basic attitude. In this classic work, Professor Tachibana instead argues that Buddhism is an essentially positive creed that provides an ethical philosophy that remains relevant irrespective of time and place. This is the 'Middle Way', with eight qualities or virtues - understanding, thought, speech, action, livelihood, effort, mindfulness and concentration - that form the core of the Buddhist philosophy of life. It is these great moral attributes that Professor Tachibana expounds as being the essence of Buddhism and providing a way of life based on tolerance and benevolence.

Paperback / softback. New. This is a facsimile reissue of the 1926 classic edition, outlining the characteristics of Buddhist morality.

Curzon Pr, 1993. Paperback. New. 1st edition. 288 pages. 8.50x5.50x0.50 inches.