Trishagni (1988): A Review Based on the Jewel Net of Indra, the Buddhist Notion for Environmental Sustainability

While scientific and technological advancements have propelled human prosperity, unchecked materialism has precipitated widespread socio-ecological degradation. Buddhist philosophy offers timeless insights into environmental sustainability, emphasizing nonduality, interconnectedness, and compassion....

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Authors: Sharma, Shikha (Author) ; Jain, Pankaj 1970- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Interlibrary Loan:Interlibrary Loan for the Fachinformationsdienste (Specialized Information Services in Germany)
Published: 2025
In: Worldviews
Year: 2025, Volume: 29, Issue: 3, Pages: 263-270
Further subjects:B Indra’s Net
B pratītyasamutpāda
B Environmental Ethics
B Nonduality
B Interconnectedness
B Trishagni
B Buddhist ecology
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