The Dharmic traditions – Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism – share much in common, not with standing a number of variations among them. In all these traditions the scriptures, writings, and practices hold compassion as an integral part and a supreme virtue. This collection of essays by leading scholars from different disciplines aptly captures the essence of the religious and spiritual aspects of these traditions as they relate to compassion. Most of the authors are practitioner-scholars and are experts in their own disciplines, including sciences, humanities, social sciences, law, and religion.  The experts met in September 2014 at Naropa University in Boulder, Colorado, for two days of lively deliberations under the auspices of the Uberoi Foundation for Religious Studies, which was established to spread awareness and promote understanding of the Dharmic traditions throughout North America. After addressing the ‘central and fundamental’ knowledge of these traditions and the common features and interactions among them, the essays here discuss compassion from various perspectives, such as relationship with the natural world and the environment, selfless service, and the treatment of animals. A final set of essays sheds light on the significance of compassion in each of these Dharmic traditions. As a comparative study, this is a unique collection from which a clear picture emerges of the central theme of moral and compassionate conduct in the Dharmic traditions.ContentsPreface Pgs—5Acknowledgments Pgs—7Contributors Pgs—9Introduction: The Dharmic Traditions Share Compassion as a Common Feature Pgs—13PART I Common Features of the Dharmic Traditions and Interactions among Them1. The Dharma Traditions of Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism in Light of their Universal, Common Ground Pgs—272. Interactions Among the Dharmic Traditions Pgs—703. Inter-Religious Dialogue in the Greco-Roman World Pgs—89PART II Compassion in Our Relationships with the Natural World and with those We Serve4. Compassion in the Four Dharmic Traditions: Relationship with the Natural World and Our Environment Pgs—1135. Compassion and Selfless Service Pgs—1236. Nature Connection in the Yogav¹shih­ha Pgs—1497. “Animals are Persons Too”: Ancient Indian Narratives and the Contemporary Question of Animal Compassion Pgs—175PART III Compassion from the Perspective of Dharma Traditions8. Creating Enlightened Society: Compassion in the Shambhala Tradition Pgs—1899. Compassion and Religious Diversity Some Buddhist Perspectives Pgs—21610. Compassion in Hinduism through the Preservation of Human Rights Pgs—23511. Morality and Compassion in Hinduism Pgs—24812. Compassion in Sikhism: A Scriptural, Traditional and Historical Perspective Pgs—26613. Compassion and Service in Buddhism Pgs—275

Political - Compassion In The 4 Dharmic Traditions

Compassion In The 4 Dharmic Traditions - by - Prabhat Prakashan

Compassion In The 4 Dharmic Traditions - The Dharmic traditions – Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism – share much in common, not with standing a number of variations among them.