Money, Sex, War, Karma: Notes for a Buddhist Revolution
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What's Wrong with Sex? How to Drive Your Karma Consciousness Commodified The Karma of Food The Three Poisons, Institutionalized Why We Love War
These are just some of the chapters in this brilliant book from David R. Loy. In little time, Loy has become one of the most powerful advocates of the Buddhist worldview, explaining like no one else its ability to transform the sociopolitical landscape of the modern world. In this, his most accessible work to date, he offers sharp and even shockingly clear presentations of oft-misunderstood Buddhist staples-the working of karma, the nature of self, the causes of trouble on both the individual and societal levels-and the real reasons behind our collective sense of "never enough," whether it's time, money, sex, security... even war. Loy's "Buddhist Revolution" is nothing less than a radical change in the ways we can approach our lives, our planet, the collective delusions that pervade our language, culture, and even our spirituality.
These are just some of the chapters in this brilliant book from David R. Loy. In little time, Loy has become one of the most powerful advocates of the Buddhist worldview, explaining like no one else its ability to transform the sociopolitical landscape of the modern world. In this, his most accessible work to date, he offers sharp and even shockingly clear presentations of oft-misunderstood Buddhist staples-the working of karma, the nature of self, the causes of trouble on both the individual and societal levels-and the real reasons behind our collective sense of "never enough," whether it's time, money, sex, security... even war. Loy's "Buddhist Revolution" is nothing less than a radical change in the ways we can approach our lives, our planet, the collective delusions that pervade our language, culture, and even our spirituality.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0861715586
ISBN13:9780861715589
Release Date:March 2008
Publisher:Wisdom Publications
Length:176 Pages
Weight:0.64 lbs.
Dimensions:0.5" x 6.1" x 9.0"
Customer Reviews
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Buddhism in Action
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
Thoughtful, deep, clear, beautifully-written. I had the privilege of doing a workshop with David Loy and he is a brilliant, humble, gentle soul. This book is a masterpiece and David shows amazing insight (and vision- as this was written before the present recession/depression) as he explains the sources, expressions and solutions to our many societal ills.
The mess we are in
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
A simple reflection of the Buddhist philosophy as it applies to "Money, Sex, War, Karma". In light of the current economical downturn the "Money" section of this book rings so very true.
Money Sex War Karma David R. Loy
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
The sensational title, Money Sex War and Karma, belies a scholarly work of the first magnitude; an incisive down-to-earth Buddhist-based critique of our troubled culture as it wanders in samsara - confused, bewildered, ig-norant, and delusional.
As above so below
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
You are always more than you think and less than you think. This is a brilliant analysis of the relationships between individual virtues and social institutions. Very thought provoking.If the world isn't working for you and you want to know what you can do personally, this book gives you a lot to think about.
Insightful and daring.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
I do not call myself a Buddhist, but that's certainly not because I haven't felt an almost life-long calling towards its teachings. I don't call myself a Buddhist because I am unsure of religion's place and legitimacy in the modern world. Religion, even dear Buddhism, seems divisive and small-minded, so I resist. Money Sex War Karma, first and foremost, is an insightful, well-written and suprisingly critical look at Buddhism. I found the short book completely riveting and full of useful criticism. As a person who has always been interested in the teachings of the Buddha and never in the religion of Buddhism, this book articulated many vague notions that have been swirling around in my head for many, many years. How refreshing to see one of Buddhism's own teachers and practitioners offer such an insightful and well-reasonable approach to finding an authentic Buddhist path. Loy's analysis has the potential to make Buddhist teachings not only relevant to the 21st century, but indispensable. These essays possess the wisdom to help transform not only one's day to day practice, but Buddhism as an institution. Buddhists are wise to pay attention to Loy's sage and sane words.
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