Integral Buddhism
And the Future of Spirituality
Boulder : Shambhala, 2018.
Format: Book
Description: 164 pages ; 22 cm
An edifying view of Buddhism from one of today's leading philosophers- a look at its history and foundational teachings, how it fits into modern society, and how it (and other world religions) will evolve.
What might religion look like in the future? Our era of evolution in social consciousness and revolution in science, technology, and neurosciencehas created difficulties for some practitioners of the world's great spiritual traditions. How can one remain true to their central teachings while also integrating those teachings into a new framework that is inclusive of ongoing discoveries?
Taking the example of Buddhism to explore this key question, Ken Wilber offers insights that are relevant to all of the great traditions. He shows that traditional Buddhist teachings themselves suggest an ongoing evolution leading toward a more unified, holistic, and interconnected spirituality. Touching on all of the key turning points in the history of Buddhism, Wilber describes the ways in which the tradition has been open to the continuing unfolding and expansion of its own teachings, and he suggests possible paths toward an ever more Integral approach. This work is a precursor to and condensed version of Wilber's The Religion of Tomorrow .
What might religion look like in the future? Our era of evolution in social consciousness and revolution in science, technology, and neurosciencehas created difficulties for some practitioners of the world's great spiritual traditions. How can one remain true to their central teachings while also integrating those teachings into a new framework that is inclusive of ongoing discoveries?
Taking the example of Buddhism to explore this key question, Ken Wilber offers insights that are relevant to all of the great traditions. He shows that traditional Buddhist teachings themselves suggest an ongoing evolution leading toward a more unified, holistic, and interconnected spirituality. Touching on all of the key turning points in the history of Buddhism, Wilber describes the ways in which the tradition has been open to the continuing unfolding and expansion of its own teachings, and he suggests possible paths toward an ever more Integral approach. This work is a precursor to and condensed version of Wilber's The Religion of Tomorrow .
Contents:
The past -- Historical introduction -- Some possibilities -- The present -- Views and vantage points -- An example of a more integral spirituality -- The future -- The future of Buddhism.
ISBN:
9781611805604
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RELIGION Eastern Buddhism Wil | Sandhills Indoors | Nonfiction | In |
Includes bibliographical references and index.