Why Buddhism and the Modern World Need Each Other with Dr. David Loy

“The mercy of the West has been social revolution. The mercy of the East has been individual insight into the basic self/void. We need both.” (Gary Snyder) Another way to put it: the highest ideal of the Western tradition has been to restructure our societies so that they are more socially just. The most important goal for Buddhism is to awaken and (to use the Zen phrase) realize one’s true nature, which puts an end to dukkha “suffering” due to the delusion of a separate self. To-day it has become more obvious that we need both: not just because these ideals complement each other, but because each project needs the other. Presented by the Buddhist (Zen) Chaplaincy in partnership with the Faith & Spirituality Centre. David Loy is a visiting scholar in the Department of Classics and Religion. He is a professor of Buddhist Studies, a Zen teacher in the Sanbo Zen tradition, and the author of many books. David lectures nationally and internationally on various topics, focusing primarily on the encounter between Buddhism and modernity: what each can learn from the other. He is especially concerned about social and ecological issues. See: http://www.davidloy.org

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SB 146

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