On history of Buddhism in Asia, Buddhist philosophy, vajrayana traditions, ethics and literary criticism.

A vivid, accessible portrait of contemporary Vietnam through texts and complementary photographs that dispute the stereotypic images we have of this dynamic and diverse country.

Annotation A robust philosophical and theological discussion of the theantropic consciousness from earliest times through manifestions such as shamanism and through modern times including the work of de Chardin and Pope Benedict X111. Judeo-Christian traditions are discussed as are Greek philosophical traditions. Author is senior Catholic theologian and philosopher.