It is easy to overlook the power and weight that symbolic gestures offer. They do not attract as much attention as a large demonstration or a
Green activist and writer John Seed shares his development of an ecological retreat aimed at helping students get back in touch with the Buddhist principles
Editor’s note: This article was first published in the now-retired Bodhi Journal, Issue 10, December 2008. 01. Introduction The term ‘environment’ includes the working of biotic and non-biotic
Editor’s note: This article was first published in the now-retired Bodhi Journal, Issue 10, December 2008. Prologue The term ecology dates back to 19th century, introduced by
Editor’s note: This article was first published in the now-retired Bodhi Journal, Issue 10, December 2008. Email:[email protected] ‘The earliest doctrinal elements represented in [particularly] the Therav?da
Recently, I watched a documentary adventure film called ‘PAD YATRA: A Green Odyssey’. The Hong Kong premiere was shown at Hong Kong University. It was
The dire condition of Earth’s environment and our relationship with nature may often be drowned out by the daily debate of politics, economics, or celebrity
Editor’s note: This article was previously published in the 10th issue of the now retired Bodhi Journal in December 2008. It has been republished with
Editor’s note: This article was published in the 10th Issue of the now-retired Bodhi Journal in December, 2008. It has been republished in a slightly
Dr. Lisa Kemmerer is a philosopher-activist dedicated to working against oppression, whether on behalf of the environment, nonhuman animals, or disempowered human beings. Her books
Buddhism is a religion that respects and cares for the Earth. As they walk by the Buddha’s side, disciples do not forget that Mother Nature,
The Heart Sutra is heart of Buddhist spirituality. Understanding Heart Sutra makes the issue of ecology or environmentalism crystal clear to a penetrative Buddhist. In fact, many
