Euthanasia in Buddhism: A Case of Buddhadasa Bhikkhu's death

This book categorized and analyzed all the collected data to present a clear picture of the issue of euthanasia from a Buddhist perspectives. The case of Buddhadasa Bhikkhu's death and his interpretations of the application of Buddhist teachings are one possible way to resolve the issue of euthanasia and help medical practitioners to prepare a system of proper hospice care that will assist patients in attaining inner tranquility, allowing them to die in peace naturally.

About the author

Supre Kanjanaphitsarn joined the Contemplative Education Center, Mahidol University, Thailand as a lecturer in 2014. His current research interests include: contemplative education; Buddhist studies;interfaith dialogue and religious pluralism; palliative and hospice care; and death and dying.

Product details

• Authors: Supre Kanjanaphitsarn
• Publisher: Scholar's Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.06.2015
• EAN: 9783639765472
• ISBN: 978-3-639-76547-2
• No. of pages: 196
• Dimensions: 150 mm x 220 mm x 10 mm
• Weight: 280 g
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Philosophy; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Philosophy: general, reference works