BUDDHIST APPROACH TOWARDS ENVIRONMENT: A GENERAL OVERVIEW

Anusha Shakya

Abstract


It’s known since the onset of rational thoughts, that the problems are best resolved when the problem itself with suitable examples, resources of the resolution, and a view of resolved scenario is placed on the same table. As I see it, as a citizen of a developing nation, the key to individual growth lies in the upliftment of the community. The world that we live in, faces several obstructions such as the Energy crisis, Environmental pollution, Population to resource imbalance, Economic inequality, inefficient utilization of resources, etc. Perhaps a comparison of communities facing such issues, with those which’ve resolved them to an extent, might help in coming up with better ‘fixes’, as they say. As per Buddhist philosophy, such circumstances happen as a consequence of ignorant and irresponsible behavior, since the modern world is described as a self-centered outlook. Human ignorance is frequently cited as a consequence of environmental deterioration. One of the most significant factors contributing to the development of Buddhist teachings as addressed to contemporary issues is the relationship between Buddhist thought and current ecological and environmental challenges. Engaged Buddhism, with its principles that transcend boundaries and philosophical approaches, allows us to save the environment.
This paper evaluates the different parameters and factors of engaged Buddhism and how Buddhist teachings can help to improve the degrading environmental concern all over the earth.


Keywords


Buddhist philosophy, Environment, Engaged Buddhism, Ethics, Buddhist, Buddhist teachings.

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