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World Crisis and Buddhist Humanism. End Games: Collapse or Renewal of Civilisation

Cover of the book World Crisis and Buddhist Humanism

John Crook's latest book is now in print and available for purchase. Read how to purchase at a discounted price directly from WCF.

"This is a book that will have an immediate appeal to Buddhists, since it provides a sophisticated, readable overview of the history of ideas within Buddhism and shows clearly the significance of a ‘buddhistic’ insight to meeting 21st Century challenges.

However, the…

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Categories: 2009 , WCF News

The Passing of Chan Master Sheng Yen

Chan Master Sheng Yen, June 2008, Taiwan

It is with great sadness that we tell you that our Venerable Master, Shifu, Teacher and Patron Sheng Yen passed peacefully away yesterday at 4:00pm Taiwan time at Dharma Drum Mountain's Founder's Quarters in his monastery in Taiwan.

As you probably know, Shifu's health had been declining over the past three years. This started in late 2005, when Shifu received surgery to remove a non-functioning…

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Categories: 2009 , WCF News

Radio Broadcast on Silence

Calligraphy for the character Chan

John Crook interviewed on the topic of 'Silence' by the Archbishop of Canterbury, broadcast on BBC Radio 3 on Sunday 22nd February at 9.40pm.

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Categories: 2009 , WCF News

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