The Philosophy of Desire in the Buddhist Pali Canon - David (University of Gloucestershire Webster - Bog

Explores the notion of desire as found in the Buddhist Pali Canon. Addressing the idea of a 'paradox of desire', whereby we must desire to end desire, this title examines the varieties of desire that are articulated in the Pali texts. It presents a range of views of desire, as found in Western thought, as well as Hindu and Jain approaches.