Buddhism and Abortion

by Damien Keown (Editor)

Readers who approach abortion from the discipline of Buddhist studies will find this book helpful as an introduction to the particular ethical issues raised by abortion.

Paperback

First published May 1, 1998

Reviews

[Kandachamy Vijayakumaran · Rating 4 out of 5]

A collection of Articles on Buddhism Abortion and related issues in selected countries like Thailand, Japan and Korea. An interesting read for those who are interested in woman right and ethics.

[Anna · Rating 5 out of 5]

If one is Buddhist, one believes in transmigration of souls and the teachings of Shakyumani Buddha. The Pali Canon are the teachings of the Buddha and it would be good to actually read what the Buddha teaches about sentience. I notice Americans, in particular, tend to be lazy about reading and researching the history and early teachings within their chosen religions. They tend to listen to what pastors, priests, "dharma teachers" and uninformed western "monks" interpret using their own Ego and personal beliefs rather than what the actual early followers of Jesus, Buddha, etc...learned.