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Record Nr.

UNINA9910461552203321

Titolo

Benedict's Dharma : Buddhists reflect on the rule of Saint Benedict / / Norman Fischer [and three others] ; edited by Patrick Henry ; with an afterword by David Steindl-Rast ; a new translation of the Rule by Patrick Barry ; and an introduction to the Rule by Mary Margaret Funk

Pubbl/distr/stampa

London, [England] ; ; New York : , : Continuum, , 2002

©2002

ISBN

1-283-20241-7

9786613202413

1-4411-0500-X

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (240 p.)

Disciplina

255/.106

Soggetti

Christianity and other religions - Buddhism

Buddhism - Relations - Christianity

Spiritual life - Buddhism

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references.

Nota di contenuto

Contents; Editor's Preface; CHAPTER ONE: THE TRELLIS; CHAPTER TWO: FREEDOM AND FORGIVENESS; CHAPTER THREE: DISCIPLINE AND SPONTANEITY; CHAPTER FOUR: TRADITION AND ADAPTATION; CHAPTER FIVE: LEADERSHIP AND HUMILITY; AFTERWORD: CONCLUSIONS ABOUT A BEGINNING; INTRODUCTION TO SAINT BENEDICT'S RULE; SAINT BENEDICT'S RULE

Sommario/riassunto

St Benedict's Rule is a set of guidelines that has governed Christian monastic life since the 6th century. Those who live according to the Rule regard it as the bedrock of their lives and feel great affection for its author. In this book four prominent Buddhist scholars turn their attention to the Rule. Through personal anecdotes, lively debate and thoughtful comparison, they reveal how the wisdom of each tradition can revitalise the other and how their own spiritual practices have been enriched through familiarity with the Rule. Their insights are written not only for Buddhists and Christians