Euthanasia in Canada : a Shambhala Buddhist perspective

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dc.contributor.advisor Soucy, Alexander, 1968-
dc.coverage.spatial Canada
dc.creator Fendert, Nicola Elaine
dc.date.accessioned 2015-06-05T14:08:20Z
dc.date.available 2015-06-05T14:08:20Z
dc.date.issued 2014
dc.identifier.other R726 F46 2014
dc.identifier.uri http://library2.smu.ca/xmlui/handle/01/26217
dc.description i, 95 leaves ; 29 cm.
dc.description Includes abstract.
dc.description Includes bibliographical references (leaves 86-95).
dc.description.abstract Euthanasia is an important political topic in contemporary Canada. Bill 52 in Quebec and the legal cases of Sue Rodriguez and Gloria Taylor demonstrate a slow societal shift towards politically accepting the practice of euthanasia. Members of the Shambhala Buddhist tradition offer additional insight of perspectives, both for and against the practice of euthanasia. Two main positions in the community arise when discussing euthanasia: an institutional position against the practice, and a non-institutional position in favour of it. These distinct positions are reconciled by members of the community, who approach euthanasia on a case-by-case basis, and reinterpreting teachings of karma, interdependence, and compassion. The Shambhala Buddhist position of reconciling various perspectives on euthanasia can contribute to overall discussions that include multiple religious voices in construction of laws and policies in Canada. en_CA
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dc.language.iso en en_CA
dc.publisher Halifax, N.S. : Saint Mary's University
dc.subject.lcc R726
dc.subject.lcsh Euthanasia -- Canada
dc.subject.lcsh Euthanasia -- Religious aspects -- Buddhism
dc.title Euthanasia in Canada : a Shambhala Buddhist perspective en_CA
dc.type Text en_CA
thesis.degree.name Master of Arts in Theology and Religious Studies
thesis.degree.level Masters
thesis.degree.discipline Religious Studies
thesis.degree.grantor Saint Mary's University (Halifax, N.S.)
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