The latter half of the twentieth century witnessed a growing interest in Buddhism, and it
continues to capture the imagination of many in the West who see it as either an alternative …

By contrast with the problem of defining death, there is no disagreement between traditional
Buddhism and modern science with respect to the status of patients in a persistent …

Numerous ethical issues such as the appropriate initiation or withdrawal of dialysis are
inherent when one cares for patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Conflicts …

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This chapter discusses the concept of brain death and its implications for medical practice as
seen from a Buddhist perspective. After a brief introduction to Buddhist teachings, the …

Scientific revolution in genetics began with the discovery of genes and DNA, the building
block of life, followed by the use of genetic engineering technologies to manipulate genes of …

抄録 This dissertation is a study of the concept of etiquette in the monastic law codes of early
Indian Buddhism. This category of texts, called vinaya, is considered within and outside of …

Significant media interest and academic scholarship has in recent years brought attention to
the normative status of killing in Buddhism, concurrent with the worst genocidal event since …

The 21st century has seen a debate over whether there should be international standards in
medical ethics and human rights. Critics worry that such standards risk overlooking …

In this eminently readable and succinct ethnography, Dr. Scott Stonington has provided an
exceptionally clear account of two major modalities in approaches to dying and care for the …