Overview
Modern Buddhism has become an intrinsic part of a globalized world. With its philosophy of the way of life, it takes special place in human and cultural identity. Buddhism in modern times had already incorporated either other genuine Asian traditions or Western traditions and merged with the socio-cultural backgrounds of many countries across the world. With this background, the researchers explored some Buddhist documents, i.e. literary texts, royal edicts, administrative injunctions in relation to communal harmony and national unity. The evidence from Buddhist texts revealed that Applied Buddhism strongly encourages stability, security and dignity of any nation through peaceful coexistence. Buddhism also stresses the principle of interdependence which is also the foundation of globalization in economic interest. An important truth is that no economic system is value-free. Every system of production and consumption encourages the development of certain values and discourages others. So, it is not possible for economics to be free of values when, in fact, it is rooted in the human mind. The practice of donation or 'giving' is the traditional Buddhist way of redistribution of wealth. Donation is selfless giving. It is giving in the spirit of Non-clinging. Non-clinging is the Wisdom of Insight into the Insubstantiality or Emptiness of all things. The emphasis on Donation and merit-making is the Buddhist contribution to the healthy and uniform economic globalization.
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Author: Ankur Barua ,
Dipak Kumar Barua
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Imprint: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Volume: 5
Dimensions:
Width: 15.20cm
, Height: 0.90cm
, Length: 22.90cm
Weight: 0.218kg
ISBN: 9781519139221
ISBN 10: 1519139225
Pages: 158
Publication Date: 26 October 2015
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Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
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Author Information
Dr. Dipak Kumar Barua was the earlier Dean of the Faculty Council for Postgraduate Studies in Education, Journalism & Library Science in the University of Calcutta (1987-1991) and the Director of Nava Nalanda Mahavihara, Nalanda (1996-1999). He is also the pioneer in developing the concept of applied Buddhism. Dr. Ankur Barua had graduated with distinction from the University of Hong Kong (MBuddStud, 2009). He had also completed two other Master Degrees, one from Sikkim Manipal University (MBAIT, 2007) while the other from Manipal University (MBBS-2000, MD in Community Medicine - 2003) and presently working as Senior Lecturer of Community Medicine at the International Medical University (IMU) in Malaysia.
