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 […]
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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Dharma Alliance was invited to make a presentation about its work to the General Assembly of the International Buddhist Confederation in New Delhi on 28 November 2023.
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