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Buddhist Ethics » (REVISED)

Book cover image of Buddhist Ethics by Hammalawa Saddhatissa

Authors: Hammalawa Saddhatissa, H. Saddhatissa, Charles Hallisey
ISBN-13: 9780861711246, ISBN-10: 0861711246
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Wisdom Publications MA
Date Published: July 2005
Edition: REVISED

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Author Biography: Hammalawa Saddhatissa

Book Synopsis

"For more than a quarter of a century, those in search of an introduction to Buddhist moral thought have turned and returned to this volume." Thus notes Charles Hallisey of Harvard University in his introduction. Starting with an examination of classical Greek notions of ethics, Venerable Saddhatissa goes on to explain the development of Buddhist moral codes and their practical application.

Table of Contents

Preface to the Third Edition
Preface to the Second Edition
Introduction
1Definitions and Historical Background1
2Origin and Source of Knowledge of the Highest State15
3The Significance of the Refuges31
4Sanctions of Moral Conduct: The Precepts59
5The Underlying Ideals of the Moralities81
6The Layman's Duties to His Associates97
7The Layman's Relation to the State113
8The Ultimate Goal127
Abbreviations151
Notes152
Index169

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