I've studied politics my entire life. It's been because of my time working on this book that I've finally learned what's really important in politics. So says Melvin McLeod; editor of Mindful Politics; a book that transcends Right and Left; progressive and conservative; to get to the heart of what matters: how we can all make a positive difference in our complex political world. This is not your typical political book. It's not written at a fever pitch; it doesn't use a good/bad binary; and it doesn't tout partisan policies. Instead; this timely collection addresses the less-discussed but more important questions about politics: What insight does religion have to offer politics? How can we as concerned citizens move beyond the particulars of legislation and party affiliation; and take direct action? How; amid divisive and challenging times; can personal growth and effective advocacy take place together? In short; Mindful Politics offers the perspectives of 34 important authors and thinkers on how each of us; right now; can make the world a better place. McLeod includes essays and insights from some of the brightest; and most controversial; lights of Buddhism - and beyond. Included are: Thich Nhat Hanh Sam Harris (author of The End of Faith) The Dalai Lama Jerry Brown Pema Chodron Trungpa Rinpoche bell hooks Ezra Bayda Meg Wheatley ...and many more
#1291422 in Books A Hilliard Atteridge 2012-08-23Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.50 x .94 x 5.51l; 1.31 #File Name: 0857069322364 pagesThe Bravest of the Brave
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Marshal NeyBy Gary D. PalmacciVery well written and filled with interesting information.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. The StandardBy DDTMFirst of the Ney bios I read. Probably most well known. Its date of publication shows. While not a subject of widespread interest I suspect when written it was more so than now. I preferred the Romance and The Real by Horrocks.