Beyond the Robe : Science for Monks and All It Reveals about Tibetan Monks...

Description: “Beyond the Robe: Science for Monks and All It Reveals about Tibetan Monks and Nuns” by Bobby Sager, Robert Thurman, Matthieu Ricard and Ken Tsunoda. Published in 2013 by powerHouse Books. Large and very heavy hardcover book (9.5 x 12 x 1.5 inches) in pictorial boards, without dust jacket as issued, 312 pages. Profusely illustrated with numerous color photos. List price $60. The hardcover book is in brand new condition, still in publishers shrink wrap. No reminder mark. The Sager Family Foundation, the Library of Tibetan Works and Archives, and the Dalai Lama's private office began a groundbreaking program called Science for Monks to teach Western science to Tibetan monks and nuns. Recently, Tenzin Gyatso, His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama announced a decision by the leaders of the monasteries to make the study of Western science part of the core curriculum required of all monastic scholars in the Gelug tradition. Beyond the Robe tells the story of the decade long development of the Science for Monks program and what it reveals about the larger role Tibetan Buddhist monks and nuns can play in their monasteries, in their communities, and in the world at large. Beyond the Robe is a collection of essays from the monks and scientists containing the first insights that have come out of this historic effort. Beyond the Robe follows the monks' study of science, but it is not a science book. The real story here is what the study of science has revealed about who these remarkable men and woman really are and the much bigger role that they seem so suited to fill. Payment is expected within 5 days. We will return your feedback. Thank you for visiting!

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Location: Key Biscayne, Florida

End Time: 2024-11-30T03:53:44.000Z

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