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This collection of father-son dialogues features Jean-François Revel, a French philosopher and journalist known for his critiques of Christianity and Communism, and his son Matthieu Ricard, a former scientist turned Buddhist monk in the Himalayas. The conversations, held over ten days in Kathmandu, explore a wide array of topics: the essence of Buddhism, its appeal in the West, beliefs in reincarnation, and the contrasts between Buddhist and Christian monastic life. They also examine how science and individualism complicate authentic Buddhist practice for Westerners. Despite the straightforward nature of many questions, Revel and Ricard provide nuanced responses, engaging deeply with each topic. This dialogue serves as both an introduction to Buddhist principles, enriched with Tibetan history, and a personal account of Ricard’s spiritual journey. Ultimately, Ricard emphasizes that no dialogue can replace the silence of personal experience, which is crucial for true understanding. The book encourages readers to reflect on their daily lives and how they engage with the world around them.
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Călugărul și filozoful, Jean-François Revel, Ricard Matthieu, Alina Mănescu, Ioana Valentina Tudor, Carmen Dobre
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- 2005
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- Titolo
- Călugărul și filozoful
- Sottotitolo
- O confruntare inedită între Orient și Occident
- Lingua
- Rumeno
- Editore
- Irecson
- Pubblicato
- 2005
- Formato
- In brossura
- Pagine
- 407
- ISBN10
- 9738730457
- ISBN13
- 9789738730458
- Serie
- Tag
- Saggistica, Scienze sociali, Esoterismo e religione, Auto-aiuto, Temi psicologici, Tematica filosofica, Temi religiosi, Religione, Spiritualità e Religione, Filosofia, Francia, Buddhismo
- Titolo originale
- Le moine et le philosophe
- Valutazione
- 4,15 su 5
- Descrizione
- This collection of father-son dialogues features Jean-François Revel, a French philosopher and journalist known for his critiques of Christianity and Communism, and his son Matthieu Ricard, a former scientist turned Buddhist monk in the Himalayas. The conversations, held over ten days in Kathmandu, explore a wide array of topics: the essence of Buddhism, its appeal in the West, beliefs in reincarnation, and the contrasts between Buddhist and Christian monastic life. They also examine how science and individualism complicate authentic Buddhist practice for Westerners. Despite the straightforward nature of many questions, Revel and Ricard provide nuanced responses, engaging deeply with each topic. This dialogue serves as both an introduction to Buddhist principles, enriched with Tibetan history, and a personal account of Ricard’s spiritual journey. Ultimately, Ricard emphasizes that no dialogue can replace the silence of personal experience, which is crucial for true understanding. The book encourages readers to reflect on their daily lives and how they engage with the world around them.