Walking for Change on a Padyatra
Caitlin Dwyer
25 March 2013
Some of us are close friends with the natural world. We spend our weekends in the mountains; we own Gore-Tex and lots of wicking socks.
A Buddhist Perspective on Ecological Crisis and Individual Social Responsibility
Dhammadipa Samanera
7 February 2013
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
Pāli Terminologies for ‘Nature’: ‘Harmonious Co-existence’ in Biodiversity
Rev. Upali
7 February 2013
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
Buddhist Ethics: Compassion for All
Dr. Lisa Kemmerer
21 January 2013
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
Applied Buddhism and Globalization
MA Basilio
15 December 2012
Globalization is the latest expression of a long-standing strategy of development based on economic growth and liberalization of trade and finance. Globalization leads to the
Furball, My First Teacher
Ittoku
1 November 2012
For anyone who has ever owned and loved a pet, losing an animal can be one of life’s most painful moments. My fondness wasn’t reserved
Earth Green Day and Green Dharma (2)
Weng Hon Wong
16 May 2011
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
Freedom in the Simple Joy of Nature
Raymond Lam
9 July 2010
When we encounter the beauty of nature, we cannot help but be shameful of the wounds our Earth has suffered at humanity’s hands. It is