Books in the Echoes and Reflections series

Ranging across a variety of engaging themes, the interlocutors explore such topics as the nature of friendship; theories of civilization; world literatures that have inspired them; the importance of free speech; Buddhist perspectives on life and death; and the spiritual search for truth.

In this wide-ranging discussion of Marti's life, work and influence, authors explore their subject's understanding of non-violence; his nationalism that was also a profound openness to difference and dialogue; his spirituality; his poetical writings; and above all his fundamental dignity, humanity and self-mastery.

Covers the encounters between Buddhist and Islamic civilisations from the 7th century to the present. This book includes such diverse subjects as the nature of religious faith, global ideological terrorism, religious fanaticism and universal human rights.