Mutual Causality in Buddhism and General Systems Theory: The Dharma of Natural Systems
(Part of the SUNY Series in Buddhist Studies Series)
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This book brings important new dimensions to the interface between contemporary Western science and ancient Eastern wisdom. Here for the first time the concepts and insights of general systems theory are presented in tandem with those of the Buddha. Remarkable convergences appear between core Buddhist teachings and the systems view of reality, arising in our century from biology and extending into the social and cognitive sciences. Giving a cogent introduction to both bodies of thought, and a fresh interpretation of the Buddha's core teaching of dependent co-arising, this book shows how their common perspective on causality can inform our lives. The interdependence of all beings provides the context for clarifying both the role of meditative practice and guidelines for effective action on behalf of the common good.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0791406377
ISBN13:9780791406373
Release Date:July 1991
Publisher:State University of New York Press
Length:254 Pages
Weight:0.90 lbs.
Dimensions:0.7" x 6.5" x 8.9"
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