Volume II,Special Issue, April 10, 2026
Volume-II, Special Issue, April, 2026 |
Received: 01.04.2026 | Accepted: 08.04.2026 | ||
Published Online: 10.04.2026 | Page No: | ||
DOI: 10.69655/atmadeep.vol.2.specialissue.W. | |||
বৌদ্ধদর্শনে পরিবেশ ভাবনা এবং বর্তমান পরিবেশগত সংকট সমাধানে বৌদ্ধদর্শনের ভূমিকা অস্মিতা চ্যাটার্জী, অতিথি অধ্যাপিকা, দেশবন্ধু মহাবিদ্যালয়, চিত্তরঞ্জন, পশ্চিম বর্ধমান, পশ্চিমবঙ্গ, ভারত |
Environmental Thought in Buddhist Philosophy and the Role of Buddhist Philosophy in Solving the Present Environmental Crisis Asmita Chatterjee, Guest Lecturer, Deshbandhu Mahavidyalaya, Chittaranjan, West Bardhaman, West Bengal, India | ||
ABSTRACT | ||
As the modern world faces severe
crises such as climate change, excessive pollution, and the depletion of
natural resources, ancient Buddhist philosophy offers a timeless and ethical
solution. This essay argues that the root cause of the current environmental
crisis lies in humanity’s unbridled greed (Tanha) and moral decline. The
inseparable relationship between humans and nature, as illustrated in the life
and teachings of Gautama Buddha, provides a lesson in restraint and empathy for
today’s consumerist society. Drawing upon various instances from the Tripitaka, Jataka,
and Dhammapada, the essay demonstrates that Buddhism emphasizes environmental
conservation alongside spiritual liberation. It highlights Buddha’s
forest-centered lifestyle, his instructions on planting and preserving trees,
and the relevance of ‘Non-violence’ (Ahimsa) and ‘Loving-kindness’ (Metta)
toward all living beings—from microscopic organisms to large animals.
Furthermore, the paper explores how Buddhist principles like the ‘Eightfold
Path’ and ‘Dependent Origination’ (Pratityasamutpāda) help in understanding the
mutual interdependence between humans and the environment. It posits that
practicing ‘Right Action’ and ‘Right Livelihood’ is essential for ecological
protection. Ultimately, the essay calls for a balanced world built by integrating
science and technology with the moral framework of Buddhist philosophy. | ||
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