Buddhism at Work: Community Development, Social Empowerment and the Sarvodaya Movement

*Continues the story of the Sarvodaya Movement begun in Joanna Macy’s Dharma and Development
*Up-to-date information stems from ten years of scholarly and field research

In one of the world’s most inspirational grassroots-development stories, Buddhism at Work outlines the vision and evolution of the Sarvodaya Shramadana Movement in Sri Lanka, as its members have sought to engage and awaken society with Buddhist and Gandhian ideals.

Now an international movement and NGO, Sarvodaya calls for individuals and groups to achieve non-violent social transformation through cooperative work. Its vision and its voice are poised to contribute to the emerging global dialogue on peace, social justice, and community development. Buddhism at Work embraces a new hope for humanity.

George D. Bond is a Professor of Religion at Northwestern University and specializes in Buddhist studies and the history of religion. His previous works include The Buddhist Revival in Sri Lanka and The Word of the Buddha. He has been the recipient of Northwestern University’s Charles Deering McCormick Professorship of Teaching Excellence.