E-Books → Buddhism and Intelligent Technology - Toward a More Humane Future

Published by: ad-team on 23-07-2021, 23:36 | 0

E-Books → Buddhism and Intelligent Technology Toward a More Humane Future

Published by: voska89 on 21-07-2021, 08:11 | 0

Peter D. Hershock, "Buddhism and Intelligent Technology: Toward a More Humane Future"
English | ISBN: 1350182273 | 2021 | 280 pages | PDF | 22 MB
Machine learning, big data and AI are reshaping the human experience and forcing us to develop a new ethical intelligence. Peter Hershock offers a new way to think about attention, personal presence, and ethics as intelligent technology shatters previously foundational certainties and opens entirely new spaces of opportunity.

E-Books → Theravada Buddhism The View of the Elders

Published by: voska89 on 18-07-2021, 22:45 | 0

Theravada Buddhism: The View of the Elders By Asanga Tilakaratne
2012 | 224 Pages | ISBN: 0824835964 | PDF | 15 MB
This book brings to life the age-old religious tradition of Theravada (literally, "view of the elders") Buddhism as it is found in ancient texts and understood and practiced today in South and Southeast Asia. Following a brief introduction to the life of the historical Buddha and the beginning of his mission, the book examines the Triple Gem (the Buddha, his teachings, and the community of monastic followers) and the basic teachings of the Buddha in the earliest available Pali sources. Basic Buddhist concepts such as dependent co-origination, the four noble truths, the three trainings, and karma and its result are discussed in non-technical language, along with the Buddha's message on social wellbeing.The author goes on to chronicle his own involvement as an observer-participant in "the Theravada world," where he was born and raised. His is a rare first-hand account of living Theravada Buddhism not only in its traditional habitats, but also in the world at large at the dawn of the twenty-first century. He concludes with a discussion on what is happening to Theravada today across the globe, covering issues such as diaspora Buddhism, women's Buddhism, and engaged Buddhism. The book's accessible language and clear explication of Theravada doctrine and texts make this an ideal introduction for the student and general reader.