Journal of Buddhist Ethics Publication News

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Journal of Buddhist Ethics Publication News

(Apologies for any cross-postings)
 
The Journal of Buddhist Ethics is pleased to announce the publication of the
following two items:
 
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Item 1)
 
Research Paper:
 
A BUDDHIST ETHIC WITHOUT KARMIC REBIRTH?
 
Author: Winston L. King
Publication Date: November 10th, 1994
 
ABSTRACT
 
      Is a viable and authentic Buddhist ethic possible without the
prospect of rebirth governed by one's karmic past? This paper explores
traditional and contemporary views on karma with a view to determining
the importance of this doctrine for practical ethics in the West. The
Theravaada emphasis on the personal nature of karma is discussed
first, followed by a consideration of the evolution of a social
dimension to the doctrine in the Mahaayaana. The latter development is
attributed to the twin influences of the //Bodhisattva// ideal and the
metaphysics of Naagaarjuna and Hua Yen. Following this survey of
traditional perspectives, attention is turned for the greater part of
the paper to a consideration of the relevance of the notion of karmic
rebirth for Buddhist ethics in the West. The notion of "social
//kamma//"  advanced by Ken Jones in _The Social Face of Buddhism_ is
given critical consideration. The conclusion is that a doctrine of
karmic rebirth is not essential to a viable and authentic Buddhist
ethic in the West.
 
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
 
Winston L. King is Emeritus Professor, Vanderbilt University
 
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Item 2)
 
Bulletin:
 
SCHOLARLY BOOKS ON BUDDHIST ETHICS AND ETHICS-RELATED TOPICS
PUBLISHED IN THE 1990s
 
This bulletin contains synopses of fourteen books published on Buddhist Ethics
and Ethics-related topics in the 1990s.
 
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Damien Keown <d.keown at gold.ac.uk>
Department of Historical & Cultural Studies
University of London, Goldsmiths
London UK, SE14 6NW                                                    
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