| Event Name: | Buddhism and a Sustainable World: Some Reflections |
| Description: | There is no doubt that Buddhist thought, above all through its stress on the mutual dependence of all phenomena, contains resources that have been important for those working towards a more ecologically aware and sustainable way of life.The works of Buddhist-inspired writers such as Joanna Macy and Gary Snyder have helped create and shape the new ecological consciousness.
But these thinkers are essentially engaged in creating a new and contemporary Buddhism. Historically, Buddhist literature had relatively little explicit concern with environmental awareness, protection or sustainability.
In this address, Professor Samuel examines some of the writing in this area, but suggests that the actual practice of Buddhist societies, particularly in Tibet and the Himalayas, often did engage quite deeply, if at a less explicit level, with environmental and ecological issues, and that these societies have useful lessons for us today in the search for a sustainable world. |
| Type of Event: | Religious Events |
| Event Agenda: | Series: Tibetan Studies Outreach Lecture Series
Organiser: Dr Nathan W. Hill
Sponsor: London Shangshung Institute |
| Event Location: | School of Oriental and African Studies |
| Event City: | London |
| Type of Venue: | College - School |
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| Directions: | Russell Square: College BuildingsRoom: 116 |
| Event Start Date | 07-Oct-11 |