"This book dispels popular understandings of Buddhism as a religion that emphasizes the renunciation of worldly goods, by examining how Buddhist temples and the monastic community (the sangha) require tangible resources in order to sustain themselves. The first book to focus on …
This book dispels popular understandings of Buddhism as a religion that emphasizes the renunciation of worldly goods, by examining how Buddhist temples and the monastic community (the sangha) require tangible resources in order to sustain themselves. The first book to focus on t…
"This book dispels popular understandings of Buddhism as a religion that emphasizes the renunciation of worldly goods, by examining how Buddhist temples and the monastic community (the sangha) require tangible resources in order to sustain themselves. The first book to focus on …
Introduction: Sangha Economies / Saskia Abrahms-Kavunenko, Christoph Brumann, and Beata Świtek -- PART I. Reciprocity, Money, and Trust: 1. Economic Agency and the Spirit of Donation: The Commercialization of Buddhist Services in Japan / Beata Świtek -- 2. Merit, "Corruption," a…
"This book dispels popular understandings of Buddhism as a religion that emphasizes the renunciation of worldly goods, by examining how Buddhist temples and the monastic community (the sangha) require tangible resources in order to sustain themselves. The first book to focus on …
"This book dispels popular understandings of Buddhism as a religion that emphasizes the renunciation of worldly goods, by examining how Buddhist temples and the monastic community (the sangha) require tangible resources in order to sustain themselves. The first book to focus on …
The Build reveals the "behind the scenes" story of the popular TV reality series American Chopper for the show's millions of fans. Author Paul Teutul, Jr., is arguably the most creative builder of custom "chopper" motorcycles in the world. His talents were revealed to millions o…
This book addresses the need to create an ℓ́ℓaxiological epistemologyℓ́ℓ. This term refers to knowledge of what is axiological, i.e. everything related to human values, and the know-how on how to manage the study of values. In knowledge societies, we know and live axiological proj…
"Good character produces good quality. By curating our values, we can rise up and fight against cultural instability, family breakdown, and negativity. In his insightful book, Dr. Tony Evans gives you a framework for personal growth and awareness. When we align ourselves with Go…
