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Jones presents an astute, well-informed, and balanced analysis of the philosophy, history, and future of socially relevant Buddhism. At a time when clear social action is needed more than ever, The New Social Face of Buddhism is vital reading for activists, scholars and everyone seeking to transform their spiritual practice into a force for social, political, and global change. A groundbreaking work, Jones's book is a wellspring of inspiration that should not be missed.
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"Ken Jones has given us an inspiring, challenging handbook for Buddhist social activism. In such practice lies hope for the world."--Sam Hamill, founder, Poets Against the War, and author of Dumb Luck
"This inspiring book points the way to a revolution in contemporary spirituality."--Joan Halifax, Abbess, Upaya Zen Center, and co-founder of the Zen Peacemaker Order
"One of the first truly important books to rise out of the liberal Buddhist movement."--James Ishmael Ford, founding teacher of Boundless Way Zen and author of If You're Lucky, Your Heart Will Break
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"This inspiring book points the way to a revolution in contemporary spirituality."--Joan Halifax, Abbess, Upaya Zen Center, and co-founder of the Zen Peacemaker Order
"One of the first truly important books to rise out of the liberal Buddhist movement."--James Ishmael Ford, founding teacher of Boundless Way Zen and author of If You're Lucky, Your Heart Will Break
Ken Jones was a Zen and Ch'an practitioner and teacher. His career was mainly in higher education, with most of his spare time spent as a peace, ecology and social justice activist, as well as a period on the Samaritans' telephone helpline. He was a founder of the UK Network of Engaged Buddhists, eventually serving as its president, and a member of the International Advisory Committee of the Buddhist Peace Fellowship Jones facilitated numerous workshops and retreats on different aspects of Buddhism, but focusing particularly on "Everyday Buddhism." He published widely, his best known book being The New Social Face of Buddhism. A widely published haiku poet, he has been awarded the Sasakawa prize for his contribution in that field. He final years were spent in his native Wales, with his Irish wife Noragh. He passed away in 2015.
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