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The Scientific Buddha: His Short And Happy Life (The Terry Lectures Series),New
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How Western Notions Of The Buddha Have Come To Misrepresent His Teachings And The Traditional Goals Of Buddhist Practicethis Book Tells The Story Of The Scientific Buddha, 'Born' In Europe In The 1800S But Commonly Confused With The Buddha Born In India 2,500 Years Ago. The Scientific Buddha Was Sent Into Battle Against Christian Missionaries, Who Were Proclaiming Across Asia That Buddhism Was A Form Of Superstition. He Proved The Missionaries Wrong, Teaching A Dharma That Was In Harmony With Modern Science. And His Influence Continues. Today His Teaching Of 'Mindfulness' Is Heralded As The Cure For All Manner Of Maladies, From Depression To High Blood Pressure.In This Potent Critique, A Wellknown Chronicler Of The West'S Encounter With Buddhism Demonstrates How The Scientific Buddha'S Teachings Deviate In Crucial Ways From Those Of The Far Older Buddha Of Ancient India. Donald Lopez Shows That The Western Focus On The Scientific Buddha Threatens To Bleach Buddhism Of Its Vibrancy, Complexity, And Power, Even As The Superficial Focus On 'Mindfulness' Turns Buddhism Into Merely The Latest Selfhelp Movement. The Scientific Buddha Has Served His Purpose, Lopez Argues. It Is Now Time For Him To Pass Into Nirvana. This Is Not To Say, However, That The Teachings Of The Ancient Buddha Must Be Dismissed As Mere Cultural Artifacts. They Continue To Present A Potent Challenge, Even To Our Modern World.
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- Q: What is 'The Scientific Buddha: His Short and Happy Life' about? A: The book explores how Western interpretations of the Buddha misrepresent his teachings and traditional Buddhist practices, particularly focusing on the concept of the 'Scientific Buddha' that emerged in the 1800s.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Donald S. Lopez Jr., a well-known scholar of Buddhism and its interactions with the West.
- Q: What is the main theme of the book? A: The main theme critiques the Western focus on the 'Scientific Buddha' and how it can dilute the richness and complexity of traditional Buddhist teachings.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book has 168 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: When was 'The Scientific Buddha' published? A: The book was published on September 25, 2012.
- Q: Is this book a first edition? A: Yes, this book is a first edition.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is in new condition.
- Q: What category does this book belong to? A: The book is categorized under History.
- Q: Does the book include any specific features or materials? A: The book does not specify additional features or materials beyond its hardcover format.