Author Description

About the Author Chanju Mun (Ordination Name: Seongwon) is the founder and chief editor of Blue Pine Books. He has taught Buddhism at the University of the West and the University of Hawaii - Manoa. He recently published numerous articles and three research books and edited five serial volumes on Buddhism and peace. He has plans to edit additional volumes in the series and to write several books on modern Korean Buddhism in the near future. Ronald S. Green received a Ph.D. in Buddhist Studies from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He holds a Master s Degree in Japanese Literature (University of Oregon) and in Sociology (Virginia Tech). He has published articles on Buddhism and peace. He organizes and participates in talks and activities related to religions, peace, and environmental sustainability. Product Description Religious communities are among the largest social networks in the world. With billions of people across the globe aligning themselves with these communities, the world s religions hold a great potential for spreading peace and justice throughout the planet. Unfortunately, religions have too often pitted their affiliates in wars against those of other world religions and we continue to suffer from those conflicts today. In contrast, most major religions propagate messages of peace, loving kindness, and an end to afflictions around the world. In the modern era of easy global travel and communication, it is clear that such goals can only be realized when people come to respect religious differences and celebrate common human values. This book is a resource for understanding the peace philosophies and activities of world religions. It is hoped that readers might gain an understanding of the potentials religions hold for uniting large numbers of people in order to curtail violence and suffering.