Six Perfections

Buddhism and the cultivation of character.
by Dale Wright

Is Self-Cultivation Inherently Selfish? A Buddhist Perspective

One common criticism of the topic of self-cultivation is the extent of focus on the "self." The idea of self-cultivation is itself inappropriate because it is essentially self-absorbed and fails to acknowledge the more fundamental communal or social dimension of human life. Read More

Dale Wright

Dale Wright is Gamble Distinguished Professor of Religious Studies and Asian Studies at Occidental College.

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