Dharma Tradition(s): Buddhist; Hindu; Jain SDG(s): SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth; SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities Author: S.K. Devi Abstract: The ancient relics found at the Bujang Valley site in Kedah, northern Malaysia, are Indian in origin, but there are more questions than answers. Language(s): English Published: 12 February 2019 Content Type(s): […]
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Dharma Tradition(s): Buddhist; Hindu; Jain SDG(s): SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities; SDG 13: Climate Action Author: Rajeev Sharma; Naveen Aggarwal; Sandeep Kumar Abstract: The world is witnessing environmental upheaval the world over. There seems to be the total disconnect with the nature which gets manifested in the form of climate change, global warming and natural
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Dharma Tradition(s): Buddhist SDG(s): SDG 13: Climate Action; SDG 15: Life on Land Author: Kokila Konasinghe Abstract: What can Sri Lanka’s ancient kings tell us about protecting the natural world? Language(s): English Published: 7 December 2021 Content Type(s): Text Content Source(s): Academia Country(ies): Sri Lanka Region(s): Asia Link: https://www.acu.ac.uk/the-acu-review/follow-thy-old-wisdom/
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Dharma Tradition(s): Buddhist; Hindu; Jain; Sikh SDG(s): SDG 13: Climate Action; SDG 14: Life Below Water; SDG 15: Life on Land Author: Viva Kermani Abstract: Hinduism is inherently an ecological religion. Centuries before the appearance of the word ecology or the concept of environmental management, Hindu scriptures instructed us that the animals and plants found
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Dharma Tradition(s): Jain SDG(s): SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation; SDG 13: Climate Action; SDG 14: Life Below Water Author: S.M. Jain Abstract: The continuing degradation of environment is a matter of serious concern and if not checked and restored to congenial and harmless levels it will endanger the very survival of not only human
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Dharma Tradition(s): Buddhist SDG(s): SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy; SDG 13: Climate Action Author: Global Buddhist Climate Change Collective Abstract: On 29 October 2015, the Dalai Lama and 14 other Buddhist leaders representing the Global Buddhist Climate Change Collective (GBCCC) issued the “Buddhist Climate Change Statement to World Leaders”, urging them “to cooperate with
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Dharma Tradition(s): Buddhist; Hindu; Jain; Sikh SDG(s): SDG 1: No Poverty; SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth; SDG 10: Reduced Inequality; SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production; SDG 13: Climate Action Author: Atul K. Shah Abstract: The world of business tends to prioritise concepts of profit maximisation, economies of scale and the importance of
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Dharma Tradition(s): Hindu SDG(s): SDG 1: No Poverty; SDG 2: Zero Hunger; SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being; SDG 5: Gender Equality; SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth; SDG 10: Reduced Inequality; SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production; SDG 13: Climate Action Author: Mrittunjoy Guha Majumdar Abstract: The underlined aspects of Dharma that relate
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Dharma Tradition(s): Buddhist SDG(s): SDG 4: Quality Education Author: Masato Mitsuda Abstract: Many articles and books on Buddhism have been published in recent years, but publications dealing with Buddhist educational views are rarely available. In this paper, I wish to expound on Zen Buddhist perspectives on modern education. The history of Buddhist education is long
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Dharma Tradition(s): Hindu SDG(s): SDG 5: Gender Equality Author: Nithin Sridhar Abstract: Women’s day is a day of celebration of womanhood and of showing respect, love and appreciation towards all women. In the Indian context, women were always honored for who they were, for their wisdom, courage, beauty, and sacrifice. There have always been women
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