UPC: 9789811617645 | Gautama Buddha: Education for Wisdom (Hardcover)

UPC lookup results for: 9789811617645 | Gautama Buddha: Education for Wisdom (Hardcover)

This book examines some of the key elements of Buddhist education theory in particular about educating for wisdom the ultimate goal of Buddhist education. The teachings of Gautama Buddha have endured for thousands of years carried into the present era in schools universities temples personal development courses martial arts academies and an array of Buddhist philosophical societies across the globe. Philosophically the ideas of the Buddha have held appeal across many cultures but less is known about the underlying educational theories and practices that shape teaching and learning within Buddhist-inspired educational contexts. The chapters outline the development of the Buddha s teachings his broad approach to education and their relevance in the 21st century. Subsequently the book reviews the history of the evolution of the various schools of Buddhist thought their teaching and learning styles and the dissemination among Asia and later also the Western countries. The book discusses education theories and devices embedded within the Buddhist teachings examining the works found in the Tipitaka the Buddhist canon.