Buddhism goes to the movies: An introduction to Buddhist thought and practice

Authors

Ronald S. Green, Coastal Carolina University

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Description

Buddhism Goes to the Movies: Introduction to Buddhist Thought and Practice explains the basics of Buddhist philosophy and practice through a number of dramatic films from around the world. This book introduces readers in a dynamic way to the major traditions of Buddhism: the Theravada, and various interrelated Mahayana divisions including Zen, Pure Land and Tantric Buddhism. Students can use Ronald Green's book to gain insights into classic Buddhist themes, including Buddhist awakening, the importance of the theory of dependent origination, the notion of no-self, and Buddhist ideas about life, death and why we are here. Contemporary developments are also explored, including the Socially Engaged Buddhism demonstrated by such figures as the Dalai Lama, Thich Nhat Hanh, Aung San Suu Kyi, and other Buddhist activists. Finally, comparisons between filmic expressions of Buddhism and more traditional artistic expressions of Buddhism - such as mandala drawings - are also drawn.

Publication Date

2013

Publisher

Taylor and Francis

DOI

10.4324/9780203765692

Disciplines

Buddhist Studies

Recommended Citation

Green, Ronald S., "Buddhism goes to the movies: An introduction to Buddhist thought and practice" (2013). CCU Faculty Books. 52.
https://digitalcommons.coastal.edu/faculty-books/52

ISBN

978-020376569-2, 978-113501994-5, 978-041584148-1