Romantic Dharma
Subtitle
The Emergence of Buddhism into Nineteenth-Century Europe
"Romantic Dharma" charts the emergence of Buddhism into European consciousness during the 19th century. Mark S. Lussier probes the shared ethical and intellectual commitments embedded in Buddhist and Romantic thought as well as proposes potential ways by which those insights translate into contemporary critical and pedagogical practices. Mapping the movement of European colonial institutions and individuals across the Himalayan regions of India, Nepal and Tibet as well as the reverse flow of textual materials to Europe, this enlightening study identifies shared strategies for alleviating the suffering of all sentient beings. Ultimately, "Romantic Dharma" reveals an engaged Romanticism, integral to historical encounters, textual intersections and current concerns.
Bio
Mark Lussier is professor in the Department of English and senior sustainability scholar for the Julie Ann Wrigley Global Institute of Sustainability at ASU.
Praise for this book
Lussier brings a unique combination of wide-ranging, original scholarship and intimate knowledge of Buddhist texts and practices to bear on this rich and demanding topic. Those looking for a reliable, stimulating, and inspiring introduction to the study of Buddhism and Romantic culture will find it in 'Romantic Dharma.'
Alan Richardson Professor of English, Boston College and author of "The Neural Sublime"
Buddhology has long endured debates over the status of the Buddhist scholar/practitioner. Here, in a different academic context, we can see the results of a Buddhist view of reality allied to thorough western scholarship. Read this book. It may just reflect the future direction of the humanities.
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