Through the development of science and technology, time and space have been conquered. Inhabits of earth are now sojourning in space. In spite of incredible scientific progress made by human society, there is no peace in the minds of men because the world today witnesses increasing violence in various forms: wars, terrorist attacks, genocide, social and ethnic conflicts, extremism, atrocities on women etc. What is the reason for this crisis? A serious pondering on the question tells that the decline of religious feeling, lack of morality, and excess inclination towards material prosperity have made man impoverish his faith and deprive himself of peace of mind. Buddhism is the religion of peace. At present the world as a single family through compassion and universal love and change the perspective of world towards peace.
This volume focuses on different aspects of Buddhist teachings and its time honored principles like peace, non-violence and harmony. It includes thirty eight papers presented by Buddhist monks, scholars, academicians, and experts in the field at the national seminar organised by the Department History, University PG College, Kakatiya University, on 12th and 13th September, 2009. It provides solutions to the problems of the modern society and deals with topics like the position of women, psychology, philosophy, moral status of animals, ecology, casteism, etc. The volume also brings out new findings of Buddhist art, culture and architecture while offering a commentary on different religions in relation to Buddhism. In short, the volume provides a comprehensive review of the principles of Buddhism and its relevance to world peace and harmony.
The volume, thus has an ample fare for those who sincerely desire to see the human race live life in peace and enjoy the fruits of human birth and for those who want to spread the message of Buddha throughout the world.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR G. Bhadru Naik
Dr. G. Bhadru Naik, MA, M.Phil, Ph.D., is Associate Professor of History and Tourism Management, Kakatiya University, Warangal. His research interests include social movements in India. He was awarded the UGC-JRF in 1998 and Mahatma Jotirao Phule National Award by the Dalit Sahitya Academy, New Delhi in 2001.He has served as the Head of the Department and held many important administrative positions in the university besides being a member of the Academic Senate. He has many research papers in his credit and also supervised ten M.Phil dissertations, three Ph.Ds and edited six books. He is a social activist, fighting for the cause of the dalits. He is also an active member of a number of NGOs and professional bodies. He has been assisting the University Administration in different capacities: Member, Academic Senate, Member Standing Committee of SC/ST Cell, Member, Advisory Committee of Adult and Continuing Education, Warden of PG Hostels, Director, Kakatiya Adhyana Kendram (Pre-examination Coaching Centre for SC/ST/BCs), Head of the Department of History and Tourism Management, Director, University Hostels, Kakatiya University. At present he is the Director, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Studies Centre (Sponsored by the UGC), Kakatiya University, Warangal (A.P).
ABOUT THE AUTHOR V. Rajashekar
Dr. V. Rajasekhar has completed his doctrol research in the area of post-modernism. He is currently working as Lecturer in English at University Arts & Science College, Kakatiya University. He has over 15 years experience of teaching English at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. He has edited three books and published 15 research articles in reputed journals. He is also a course writer for the School of Distance Learning and Continuing Education, Kakatiya University. His interests include Women Studies, Culture Studies, Dalit Studies, English Language Teaching, Interactive Communication, and Phonetics. He is now engaged in materials production and bringing out a print version of his doctoral research.
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