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This paper identifies and responds to the four main objections raised against Buddhist environmentalism. It argues that none of these objections is insurmountable and that, in fact, Buddhists have developed numerous concepts, arguments, and practices which could prove useful for dealing with the most pressing environmental problems we have created. Buddhism is sometimes described by […]

Religions and the Practice of peace (RPP) Colloquium presents “Buddhist Responses to Climate Change” Climate change is a stark reminder of our thoroughgoing interconnectedness. Ven. Bhikkhu Bodhi and Dr. Julie A. Nelson explore Buddhist resources that can help us to care for the earth and all of its inhabitants, and how these resources can be

Dr Shivali Fulchand reflects on the Hindu tradition’s understanding of the environment and how Hindus are called to encounter and interact with creation. This video was commissioned and produced by the LSE Faith Centre.

In contemporary Sikh society, what we consider religious is constantly being challenged, but for Sikhs, what remain constant are Sikhi’s sacred texts—they continue to be the paramount teacher and guide. Within this consistency, I ask the question: how can Sikh feminist ideas of representation and identity find expression in response to our understanding/practice of our

Research into the clinical utility of Buddhist-derived interventions (BDIs) has increased greatly over the last decade. Although clinical interest has predominantly focused on mindfulness meditation, there also has been an increase in the scientific investigation of interventions that integrate otherBuddhist principles such as compassion, loving kindness, and “non-self.” However, due to the rapidity at which

A better understanding of the environmental problems require to rest on some basic issues such as the metaphysical foundations must be brought into alignment with ecology which is the principal basic science of the environment and an ethical theory must be enlarged so as to include within its purview both nonhuman natural entities. Environmental ethics

Religion (dharma) plays a vital role in the Hindu (Sanātana) quest for understanding and practicing harmony between nature and humanity that results in the formation of a global understanding, i.e., ‘transcending the universe.’ The importance and applicability of such new consciousness is a sign in promoting global humanism in the 21st century, where environmental ethics

Sustainability has always been a core component of Indian culture. Its philosophy and values have underscored a sustainable way of life.For example, the yogic principle of aparigraha, which is a virtue of being non-attached to materialistic possessions, keeping only what is necessary at a certain stage of life. Humans and nature share a harmonious relationship,

The article deals with the varieties of interpretations and conceptualizations of nature in classical (ancient and medieval) Indian Philosophy. We find in these conceptualizations the fruitful ideas for environmental philosophy. Cosmos and the nature are nearer to impersonal principle than to personality. Many scholars assert that conceptualizations of nature in Indian religious and philosophical outlook

Environmental ethics had always been an inherent part of Indian religious percepts and philosophy. Man, nature relationship is at the centre of Vedic Vision and those sacred scriptures specifically talk about man’s responsibility to preserve his environment. Worship of nature-Sun, Moon, Earth, Air and Water was not merely primitive man’s response to the fear of