2. The Subtitle of the Journal: Buddhism and Other Practices for the Environmental Crisis.
3. Author Affiliation: University of Toronto, Canada.
關鍵詞
Buddhist environmentalism; nonanthropocentrism; ecoBuddhism; Dharma Drum Mountain; environmental crisis
摘要
This article explores the unique environmental ethos advocated by Dharma Drum Mountain (DDM), an international Buddhist spiritual, cultural, and education foundation founded by the late Chan Master Sheng Yen. It presents a critical reflection on orthodox models of Western environmental ethics and illuminates the constraints of mainstream critical approaches when confronted with the intricate ecological philosophies embedded in Buddhist traditions. Central to the DDM’s model is the profound interweaving of spiritual cultivation with environmental consciousness, a stance that fosters a multidimensional dialogue that engages various ecological narratives. This approach not only resonates with aspects of Western environmental thought but is also firmly grounded in a distinct philosophical tradition that emphasizes spiritual growth as integral to genuine ecological engagement. In this article, it is argued that DDM’s holistic initiatives necessitate an expanded, diversified environmental discourse that accommodates a spectrum of cultural and philosophical insights. Consequently, this examination serves a dual purpose: it provides an insight into DDM’s environmental philosophy, and it can stimulate a paradigm shift while urging consideration beyond conventional boundaries and advocating for a spiritually inclusive approach to environmental awareness and preservation.
目次
Abstract 1 Keywords 1 1. Introduction 1 2. Critiques of Buddhist Environmentalism 3 3. Discourse on Buddhist Environmentalism in the West 5 4. DDM’s Fourfold Environmental Initiatives 7 5. Conclusions 12 Funding 13 Institutional Review Board Statement 13 Informed Consent Statement 13 Data Availability Statement 13 Conflicts of Interest 13 Notes 13 References 14
