SDGs and Dharma Lecture Series Right to Development vs Right to Environment: Resolving Conflicting Rights through Dharma In December 1968, the United Nations General Assembly adopted Resolution 41/128 which proclaimed a “Declaration on the Right to Development”. More recently, in July 2022, the same body adopted Resolution 76/300 on the “human right to a clean, […]
SDGs and Dharma Lecture Series Right to Development vs Right to Environment: Resolving Conflicting Rights through Dharma In December 1968, the United Nations General Assembly adopted Resolution 41/128 which proclaimed a “Declaration on the Right to Development”. More recently, in July 2022, the same body adopted Resolution 76/300 on the “human right to a clean,
SDGs and Dharma Traditions Lecture Series Right to Development vs Right to Environment: Resolving Conflicting Rights through Dharma Public Lecture by Most Ven. Da Lama Byambajav Khunkhur, Secretary General, Asian Buddhists Conference for Peace In December 1968, the United Nations General Assembly adopted Resolution 41/128 which proclaimed a “Declaration on the Right to Development”. More
Asian Buddhists Conference for Peace (ABCP), Mongolia, and Dharma Alliance, Geneva are pleased to organize a first-of-its kind official side event at the 57th Session of the Human Rights Council, Geneva on “Human Rights: A Cultural Heritage”. Dharma cultures have contemplated upon human rights obligations for thousands of years and have translated this wisdom into
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Asian Buddhists Conference for Peace (ABCP), Mongolia, and Dharma Alliance, Geneva are pleased to organize a first-of-its kind official side event at the 57th Session of the Human Rights Council, Geneva on “Human Rights, A Cultural Heritage”. Dharma cultures have contemplated upon human rights obligations for thousands of years and have translated this wisdom into
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Dharma Alliance participated in a conference on Mindfulness Communication, Conflict Avoidance and Sustainable Development in Delhi on 11 September 2024. Details of the conference, including Dharma Alliance’s efforts, were reported in the media here.
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This article by Dr. Pankaj Jain, an Assistant Professor of South Asian Religions and Ecology, outlines ten key environmental teachings in Hinduism. These teachings emphasize the divinity of nature, the interconnectedness of the five elements, the role of Dharma in environmental stewardship, the impact of environmental actions on Karma, and the importance of simple living.
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This article profiles entrepreneur Ankit Agarwal’s initiative, Phool.co, which recycles floral waste from the Ganges River. The project, based in Kanpur, India, employs women to collect and repurpose flower offerings into incense sticks, paper, and natural colors, reducing pollution and providing respectful employment. The initiative aims to address the environmental impact of floral waste while
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This video examines how the teachings of Buddhism can contribute to achieving the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. It emphasizes the importance of integrating Buddhist principles with contemporary global efforts to promote sustainability, peace, and well-being.
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This article discusses the intersection of Buddhism and the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, particularly focusing on the first goal, “No Poverty.” It elaborates on how Buddhist teachings, such as those in the Pali Canon and the Four Requisites for a balanced life, align with modern efforts to eradicate poverty. The piece highlights the practical and
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