Name/Title
Altruism : contemplations for the scientific age / Karma Sonam SengeEntry/Object ID
CORE BJ1474 .K34 1986Description
Back cover:
In Western civilization we have divided our lives into two realms, and find ourselves now in a state of imbalance: the astonishing progress of science and technology has outstripped the development of religion and morality. But as Karma Sonam Senge points out in this volume, "In fact both science and religion evolveds from the same source - the investigation and search for truth - and serve the same function." And they must contribute to attaining the same goal, namely, raising human consciousness to a new realization. Senge believes we must develop unselfishness, that is, altruism, in order to save our planet from becoming a place "in which not even a scientist would want to live." He concisely presents the point that the altruistic principles of living kindness, compassion, joy at the successes of others, and equanimity are not mere psychological constructs, but are part of the essence of all form and consciousness. The latter part of the book constitutes straight-forward instructions, based on traditional contemplations for cultivating altruistic awareness in our daily lives.Collection
Archive Core CollectionDimensions
Dimension Description
90 pagesBook Details
Author
Sonam SengePublisher
The Open PathPlace Published
City
BoiseState/Province
IdahoCountry
USADate Published
1986Publication Subjects
Altruism
Religion and scienceCall No.
CORE BJ1474 .K34 1986ISBN
0960272232