Dimensions of Engaged Buddhism

The work examines various forms of social contribution delivered by Buddhists in the contemporary society. Topics such as social healing, intellectual developments, saving HIV Positives, social activities of forest monastics and services of Buddhist nuns are explored inside the work. Through the investigations carried out in different spheres, the text advances the scope of social activism from its stereotypical limit of changing political conditions into a wider one embracing activity such as helping the poor and sick into the field of Buddhist social activism. Betterment is not only political but holistic. The text can be recommended for both academics and general reader on Buddhist social philosophy.