Engaged Buddhism: Embracing Social Action

Not Turning Away is a book that explores the concept of engaged Buddhism, which emphasizes active involvement in society to alleviate suffering. The book features writings from influential figures in the engaged Buddhism movement, covering topics such as political oppression, disability, racism, poverty, and forgiveness. It provides a history of the movement, an analysis of its principles, and practical examples of how spiritual practice can be applied at personal, national, and global levels. Published by Shambhala, the book is in English and has 256 pages. It weighs 354 grams and has dimensions of 15.24 x 1.63 x 22.86 cm.