The Buddhist tradition

pt. 1. Historical development and analysis. A brief overview

Are there human rights in Buddhism?

Human rights as skillful means

State, society, and the Buddhist order

Buddhism and human rights in Thailand

Buddhism, Democracy, and human rights: the Burmese case study

Duddhism and slavery

Buddhism and caste

The status of women in Buddhism

Japanese Buddhism, militarism, and human rights

Tibetan Buddhism, social structure, and violence

Concluding reflections

pt. 2. Human rights resources in the Buddhist tradition. Sources illustrative of human rights in the Buddhist tradition

Biographical sketches of human rights leaders in the Buddhist tradition.