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A Buddhist chaplain on what it means to die "consciously"

An audio segment from the public radio program, "To the Best of Our Knowledge."

A Chinese Translation of A.P. Buddhadatta's "Concise Pali-English Dictionary" : Digital Edition Abstract only.

The translation was made from the second edition (1958) of A.P. Buddhadatta's "Concise Pali-English Dictionary". First published in Colombo, this edition is now available as reprint (Delhi: Motilal Barnasidass) 294 pgs.

A Dictionary of Pāli
A Dream of the Tattered Man: Stories from Georgia's Death Row For current UWest patrons only.Physical item available at the library.
A Journal of Church and State For current UWest patrons only.Mixed abstract and full-text.
Access to Insight

A popular Theravada Buddhist website providing access to a huge collection of translated texts from the Tipitaka, as well as contemporary materials published by the Buddhist Publication Society and many teachers from the Thai Forest Tradition. Includes guide to Pali abbreviation and sutta reference numbers.

AgeInfo Abstract only.

A database dedicated to articles on aging and gerontology.

Ageing, Diversity and Equality: Social Justice Perspectives
American Jails For current UWest patrons only.Mixed abstract and full-text.
An Invitation to Chaplaincy Research: Entering the Process
Association of Professional Chaplains

"Our more than 5,000 member chaplains and affiliates are involved in chaplaincy care of all persons, respecting their diverse cultures, identities, abilities and beliefs."

ATLA Research in Ministry (RIM) Abstract only.

Research in Ministry is a thesis and dissertation abstract database. Users can search graduate works related to ministry, theology and religion.

BDK Tripitaka Translation Series

Full text downloads of the BDK Tripitaka Translation Series. Click on a title and scroll down for the blue PDF download button.

Being Benevolence: the Social Ethics of Engaged Buddhism Physical item available at the library.
Bibliography of the Study of Religion Abstract only.
BioMed Central
Buddhism, Ethics, and Society: The Conflicts and Dilemmas of Our Times. Physical item available at the library.
Bukkyo Dendo Kyokai (BDK) Daizokyo Text Database

This database enables searching of keywords through the text of the BDK Tripitaka Translation Series

CEBC: The California Evidence-Based Clearinghouse for Child Welfare Mixed abstract and full-text.

Compare therapies and programs for children. Funded by the California Department of Social Services’ (CDSS’) Office of Child Abuse Prevention.

Centuries of Service: Military Chaplains

"...we have digitized 52 titles, including the majority of official Chaplain Histories issued by the Armed Services and 23 chaplain interviews published by the US Navy. A modest addition to these thousands of digital pages was added: historic hymnals; a history of the Chaplains during the American Revolutionary War published in 1861; and two foreign accounts of non-American Chaplains in World War I."

Clinician's Trauma Update Online (CTU-Online)

CTU-Online includes brief updates on the latest clinically relevant research on trauma. Hosted by the US Department of Veterans Affairs.

Contemporary Buddhist Ethics Physical item available at the library.
Corrections Today For current UWest patrons only.Mixed abstract and full-text.
Criminal Justice Ethics For current UWest patrons only.Mixed abstract and full-text.

Articles focusing on ethical issues in criminal justice by philosophers, criminal justice professionals, lawyers and judges and the general public on topics relating to the police, courts, corrections and issues in legal philosophy.

Critical Pāli Dictionary Online

Includes searching the dictionary online and a guide to Pāli text abbreviations.

Defense Logistics Agency: Office of the Chaplain

"Provide religious logistics support for Religious Affairs personnel, enabling the free exercise of religion across the Department of Defense. Provide confidential pastoral care and support to DLA employees."

Defense Technical Information Center

DTIC provides research data and reports funded by the US Department of Defense. Includes academic research from military schools and service academies.

Department of Veterans Affairs: Patient Care Services: National Chaplain Center

"...empower Department of Veterans Affairs Chaplains in the achievement of excellence in meeting the Spiritual Healthcare needs of Veterans."

Digital Dictionary of Buddhism Select items at the resource for UWest patrons only.

A compilation of Buddhist terms, texts, temple, schools, persons, etc. found in Buddhist canonical sources with indices to other major Buddhist dictionaries. Unlimited search available via link above.

  • Non-UWest patrons can login with "guest" (limited to 10 searches per day)
  • Android app: DDB Access (unlimited search does not work off campus, use 'guest' to make up to 10 searches)
Encyclopedia of Religion For current UWest patrons only.

This is the online version of the second edition of this highly regarded encyclopedia (physical version also available: http://uwest.worldcat.org/oclc/56057973). Comes with searchable full text entries, with information intended to reflect both changes in academia and in the world since 1987. Includes almost all of the 2,750 original entries -- many heavily updated -- as well as approximately 600 entirely new articles.

Ethics Unwrapped

"...with more than 130 award-winning videos and 80 case studies."

Ethics, Wealth, and Salvation: A Study in Buddhist Social Ethics Physical item available at the library.
Ethics: An International Journal of Social, Political and Legal Philosophy For current UWest patrons only.Mixed abstract and full-text.
GeroLit: Online Catalogue of the German Centre of Gerontology Library Abstract only.

A database dedicated to articles on aging and gerontology.

Google Scholar @ UWest Select items at the resource for UWest patrons only.Mixed abstract and full-text.

Use the power of Google to search for books, articles, and online resources. Access via UWest to incorporate our full text database resources.

👩‍🏫 Short 5 min. tutorial on accessing library resources with Google Scholar: PDF, Video. If you encounter an error such as "ERROR for site owner: Invalid domain for site key" or any of the other functions/features of Google Scholar, then use the personalized Google Scholar setup instead.

Non-Uwest patrons: Alternative access.

HealthCare Chaplaincy Network

"...a nonprofit health care organization that helps people faced with the distress of illness and suffering to find comfort and meaning."

HeinOnline Social Justice Suite For current UWest patrons only.

Specializing in the analysis of laws related to social justice topics such as

  • Slavery in America and the World: History, Culture and Law,
  • Gun Regulation and Legislation in America,
  • Civil Rights and Social Justice,
  • Open Society Justice Initiative,
  • LGBTQ+ Rights.
Index Theologicus Mixed abstract and full-text.

"...a comprehensive bibliography for theology and religious studies. It is now possible to search not only for articles, but also for monographs, databases and relevant Internet links."

International Journal of Practical Theology For current UWest patrons only.Mixed abstract and full-text.
Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy

A scholarly and refereed encyclopedia hosted by The University of Tennessee at Martin.

Jail Data Initiative

US data of "...overall jail population trends that can be filtered by demographics of those incarcerated, geography, and/or time frame."

Journal of Law, Medicine and Ethics For current UWest patrons only.Mixed abstract and full-text.
Journal of Multicultural Counseling and Development For current UWest patrons only.Mixed abstract and full-text.
Journal of Palliative Care For current UWest patrons only.Mixed abstract and full-text.
Journal of Psychology and Theology For current UWest patrons only.
Journal of Religion and Health For current UWest patrons only.Mixed abstract and full-text.
MCA: Military Chaplains Association of the United States of America
National Criminal Justice Reference Service Mixed abstract and full-text.

"...a federally funded resource offering justice and drug-related information to support research, policy, and program development worldwide."

NSPCC Library and Information Service Abstract only.

A library database in the UK dedicated to child protection research. Items can be requested from UWest library.

Out of the Mud Grows the Lotus For current UWest patrons only.Physical item available at the library.

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