Buddhism for a Violent World

Explores what Buddhism has to say about the human condition and in particular about living in a violent world. Drawing on the realities of the violent ethnic conflicts in Sri Lanka, this book shows that there are no easy answers but Buddhism has much to offer to those who want to understand better the dynamics of conflict.

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Buddhism for a Violent World takes the religiously plural world we live in seriously and demonstrates that in-depth encounter with a religion not your own can lead to challenge and enrichment.

Written by a Christian who has drawn deeply from Buddhist spirituality for over 25 years, it offers a Christian reflection on what Buddhism could offer a disturbed and fractured world. The author draws on conversations with Buddhists, experiences in Buddhist countries, most particularly Sri Lanka, where he lived for nearly 8 years, and her academic study. The book's message is that Buddhism has much to offer the world and that we can all benefit from gaining wisdom from more than one spiritual source.