02383nam 2200421 450 991047681900332120230507195720.0(CKB)5470000000566366(NjHacI)995470000000566366(EXLCZ)99547000000056636620230507d2005 uy 0engur|||||||||||txtrdacontentcrdamediacrrdacarrierPhilosophy of Desire in the Buddhist Pali Canon /David WebsterFirst edition.London :Taylor & Francis,2005.1 online resource (xv, 267 pages)Curzon critical studies in BuddhismIncludes index.1-134-27936-1 1. Dedication 2. Acknowledgements 3. Abbreviations 4. Introduction: Desire, Morality and Approaches 5. Desire in Western Thought 6. Desire in Non-Buddhist Indian Religion 7. Buddhism and Desire 1: The Varieties of Desire 8. Buddhism and Desire 2: The Dynamics of Desire 9. Conclusion: Desire and the Transformation of Living 10. Bibliography 11. Appendix: Glossary 12. Notes.David Webster explores the notion of desire as found in the Buddhist Pali Canon. Beginning by addressing the idea of a 'paradox of desire', whereby we must desire to end desire, the varieties of desire that are articulated in the Pali texts are examined. A range of views of desire, as found in Western thought, are presented as well as Hindu and Jain approaches. An exploration of the concept of ditthi(view or opinion) is also provided, exploring the way in which 'holding views' can be seen as analogous to the process of desiring. Other subjects investigated include the mind-body relationship, the range of Pali terms for desire, and desire's positive spiritual value. A comparative exploration of the various approaches completes the work.Curzon critical studies in Buddhism.BuddhismDoctrinesDesireReligious aspectsBuddhismBuddhismDoctrines.DesireReligious aspectsBuddhism.225.8Webster David840091NjHacINjHaclBOOK9910476819003321Philosophy of Desire in the Buddhist Pali Canon3349881UNINA