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The book's second section generally has more to do with a comparison of Buddhism to other modes and methods of thinking and understanding the world. This begins with the author's relation of Buddhism to his experiences of Catholicism, but continues in many other forms. In the eighth chapter of the book, the seemingly basic concepts of work, money, and earning are delved into with some surprising conclusions. A practicing and entrepreneurial Buddhist recounts a disagreement she once had with her father, equating earning money in a non-rewarding job with selling out before realizing the full realities of the need for money in the modern age in a way that is decidedly un-Buddhist (pp. 94). The author definitely broadens and deepens his understanding of Buddhism by examining it from a variety of such unusual and unexpected perspectives, and this definitely aids in the readers' own appreciation of the complexities of Buddhist philosophy.
In the third and final section of the book, the author devotes some time to examining Buddhism in a more "traditional" and historical perspective, looking at the ways some of the major schools and teachers of Buddhist thought have influenced and continue to influence the world....
His discussion of the Buddhist principles at work in the Dalai Lama's philosophy and resistance efforts leads him to an examination of finding the "true" or at least the more extreme examples of Buddhism currently at work in the world, and finally onto an examination of his own relationship with Buddhism in the modern world, or perhaps more accurately with his relationship with the world as a modern Buddhist. Essentially, Moore sees the primary function of Buddhism as increasing awareness of the here-and-now, while reducing worries about the future (pp. 177). This is something that can resonate with almost anyone in the hectic modern world.
Each of the chapters in this books contains at least one specific story or kernel of wisdom that speaks directly to the reader's own experiences. Though at times somewhat preachy and even a touch condescending, the Accidental Buddhist ultimately provides and excellent introduction to the philosophies of Buddhism that is both intellectually stimulating and personally satisfying.
One of the main elements which make the book more interesting for Americans who are fascinated about Buddhism is the fact that the book concentrates on the American landscape and on the Buddhists in the country, rather than focusing on the religion's background and on the connection that it has to the East. Moore paid special attention to Buddhism, learning about the religion from several sources. By doing this the author
" Gane 107) This potentially creates a stifling and an inability of women, the holders of virtue (especially given our imagery the virgin princess) to laugh at a torn dress and an exposed areola the way some European cultures do. Fashion has become modern sexuality in the sense that it has the function of establishing these qualities or attributes. As everything gets drawn into this system gradually all culture is affected by
Spiritual care in the past was not considered to be a part of medicine. However, over time both holistic nursing and the health movement have become increasingly involved with the assessment of the patient's religious needs and care. In every day lives, a lot of patients who enter the hospital have strong spiritual beliefs and want to be treated in the same way. There are also cases that a doctor
32) The overall diagnostic and symptomatic patterns described by these points indicate that BPD is a serious disorder and is "...classified as a major personality disorder involving dramatic, emotional, or erratic behavior; intense, unstable moods and relationships; chronic anger; and substance abuse." (Boucher, 1999, p. 33) There are a number of criteria which, in line with DSM-IV, are used to identify and characterize this disorder. The first of these criteria refers
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