Deep Ecology and Buddhism: A New Intersection for the Ecological Future of the 21st Century

Authors: Kumar U*

DOI: 10.23880/jenr-16000400

Volume 8, Issue 4

Abstract

The need for sustainable systems in the 21st century have never been felt before given ecological disasters that have rocked the world. Discussed in this article is how these two movements, namely deep ecology and Buddhism may complement each other in dealing with these issues. Deep ecology supports the affirmation of biocentric holism and the abolition of holism hierarchy by means of biospherical egalitarianism. In addition, Buddhism removes the stress on violence or force, as well as mindfulness and interdependence encouraging the care for all forms of life. Applying the evidences of some ecological movements, Buddhist practices, and philosophical concepts, I shall try to apprehend in this article how these numbers of perceptions can be integrated in order to being able to call people to reform towards sustainable environment and ethical conducts.

Keywords: Process Relating to Ecology; Philosophy; Non-Violence; Mindfulness, Ecology and Sustainability

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