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 Dalai Lama, leading Western scholars, and a group of Tibetan monks, this volume includes excerpts from these extraordinary dialogues as well as engaging essays exploring points of difference and overlap between the two perspectives.
- ISBN10 0195344057
- ISBN13 9780195344059
- Publish Date December 2002
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Oxford University Press
- Format eBook
- Pages 276
- Language English