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Visions of Compassion : Western Scientists and Tibetan Buddhists Examine Human Nature.

This book examines how Western behavioral science--which has generally focused on negative aspects of human nature--holds up to cross-cultural scrutiny, in particular the Tibetan Buddhist celebration of the human potential for altruism, empathy, and compassion. Resulting from a meeting between the D...

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Main Author: Davidson, Richard J.
Other Authors: Harrington, Anne
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York : Oxford University Press, 2001.
Subjects:
Compassion > Religious aspects > Buddhism.
Human behavior.
Buddhism.
Religion and science.
Buddhism
Religion and Science
Human Characteristics
Behavior
Tibet Autonomous Region
China
Compassion > Aspect religieux > Bouddhisme.
Comportement humain.
Bouddhisme.
Religion et sciences.
human behavior.
RELIGION > Buddhism > General.
Religion and science
Compassion > Religious aspects > Buddhism
Human behavior
Boeddhisme.
Medelijden.
Menselijke natuur.
Meditatie.
Empathie.
Altruïsme.
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