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Buddhism and International Humanitarian Law
This volume is part of an ICRC project which explores correspondences between Buddhist and IHL principles, and identifies Buddhist resources to improve compliance with IHL and equivalent Buddhist or humanitarian norms.The chapters were originally published as a special issue of Contemporary Buddhism.
| Author(s) | Edited by Andrew Bartles-Smith, Kate Crosby, Peter Harvey, Asanga Tilakaratne, Daniel Ratheiser, Noel Maurer Trew, Stefania Travagnin, Elizabeth J. Harris, Mahinda Deegalle, Christina A. Kilby. |
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| Publisher | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Format | Hardback |
| Pages | 452 |
| Published in | United Kingdom |
| Published | 20 Sept 2023 |
| Availability | POD |
This volume is part of an ICRC project which explores correspondences between Buddhist and IHL principles, and identifies Buddhist resources to improve compliance with IHL and equivalent Buddhist or humanitarian norms.The chapters were originally published as a special issue of Contemporary Buddhism.
Introduction: How Does Buddhism Compare with International Humanitarian Law, and Can It Contribute to Humanising War? Part 1: Situating Buddhism in Relation to IHL 1. Buddhist Motivation to Support IHL, From Concern to Minimise Harms Inflicted by Military
Andrew Bartles-Smith has many years of experience engaging with religious circles and non-state armed groups in Asia. He has pioneered ICRC efforts to promote research and debate on IHL and religious teachings and leads this project on Buddhism and IHL.
