The World on Fire: A Buddhist Response to the Environmental Crisis

Javanaud, Katie

doi:10.3390/rel11080381

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“…In countries like China, Thailand, and Bhutan, Buddhism has a direct/indirect impact on governmental policies. Several researchers have proposed research on the direct/indirect impacts of Buddhism on CSR‐related governmental policies (Javanaud, 2020; Speece, 2019). In the case of social sustainability, several researchers have asked for empirical and theoretical research on policy formation for religion‐affiliated, non‐government organizations, working for CSR and sustainability for recognition, assistance, and CSR funding by businesses, governments, and bodies such as the United Nations, and The World Health Organization (Jayne & Williams, 2020; Moyo & Keir, 2014; Taher & Nurtaz, 2023).…”

Section: Future Research Avenuesmentioning

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Corporate Nirvana: The Buddhist way to social sustainability and business innovation

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Prevailing consumption‐based business models and capitalist practices place significant strain on the environment and society. Buddhism, as a practicing religion, may provide insights on practicing models as a solution to sustain society, the environment, and businesses. The present investigation adopts a structured literature review methodology to take stock of such prior studies and articulate its representation of Buddhism‐based business models, practices, ethical frameworks, and economic views. Based on the findings, it is clear that the prior studies have discussed the practitioner context of Buddhism religion in order to promote ethical and mindful business practices at the consumer, managerial, and business levels; to reduce the negative effects of identity politics in the workplace through spirituality; to introduce the idea of considering factors other than purely financial profitability; and to encourage the long‐term viability and genuine happiness of individuals, communities, and organizations. In relation to these topics, research avenues are proposed.

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Section: Future Research Avenuesmentioning

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“…However, above all, arguably the main focus of engaged Buddhism in the UK and around the world is the state of the environment. Thich Naht Hanh's Plum Village Sangha sees engaged Buddhism as being at the forefront of environmental activism, and a great deal of academic attention has been paid to engaged Buddhist ethics in regards to climate change (see Batchelor and Brown 1992;Badiner 1990;Strain 2016;Javanaud 2020). One major reason for engaged Buddhism's vested interest in the environment is often attributed to the extensive relationship between Buddhism and nature.…”

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Contesting Religious Boundaries with Care: Engaged Buddhism and Eco-Activism in the UK

Zielke

2023

Religions

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The word “Buddhism” conjures up a variety of images and connotations: monks meditating on hilltops, mindfulness, cheerful Buddha caricatures. It is unlikely that these depictions suggest engagement with societal issues. And yet, this is precisely what many Buddhist communities and traditions are involving themselves in around the world. Often referred to as “engaged Buddhism”, this development in the Buddhist tradition refers to the application of Buddhist principles and practices to situations of social and environmental suffering. Nevertheless, there are critics of this emerging trend who contend that Buddhists should refrain from engaging in societal issues, believing that such involvement contradicts the teachings of the Buddha and distracts from the ultimate goal of liberation. Built on two years of ethnographic research, this paper explores the ways in which a particular environmentally engaged Buddhist group known as “Extinction Rebellion Buddhists” adapt their religious beliefs and practices in response to the challenges posed by the Anthropocene, where concerns for our collective world have resulted in increasing interest in the ways in which humans actively care for the environment. In reformulating Buddhist principles and meditation as a “politics of care”, care becomes a tool for change, with the group not only confronting the pressing issues of the Anthropocene but also disrupting Buddhism’s traditionally inward-looking, other-worldly tendencies, carving out space for autonomy and transformation within the broader landscape of UK Buddhism.

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“…In the Buddha's teaching, people in a society must be mutually supported and promote harmonious co-existing with nature, respect for all living creatures, create fairness in the ecosystem and uphold environmental sustainability. Engaged Buddhists are working together to combat extremely serious environmental problems by looking for new and innovative ways (Javanaud, 2020). Contemporary Buddhism and environmentalism have been in urgency to pursue sustainability initiatives to reduce environmental problems.…”

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Development in Electric Vehicle Intention and Adoption: Integrating the Extended Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) and Religiosity

Mashahadi,

Mahmod,

Saidon

2023

IMBR

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Environmental sustainability has become an urgent problem that cannot be avoided and ignored. The transportation sector is the main cause of greenhouse gas emissions. Many suggest electric vehicles (EVs) as a mechanism for reducing environmental degradation since EVs release less greenhouse gas as compared to combustion cars. However, the sales of EVs in Malaysia are still low compared to the achievements recorded by the neighboring countries. Despite being the earliest to promote electric vehicles, in the first quarter of 2023, Malaysia has only represented 2.4% of the EV market in Southeast Asia. It seems that the success rate in promoting environmental conservation through the adoption of EVs is still minimal. For this reason, the existing study seeks to explore factors related to EV behavioral intention and adoption by using the extended UTAUT (performance expectancy, effort expectancy, social influence, facilitating condition, perceived value/cost, hedonic motive, and habit). The proposed study believes that environmental protection and sustainability must be related to individuals’ values and principles which could have been shaped based on religiosity. Therefore, in addition to the extended UTAUT that views EV intention and adoption from the technical and personal perspective, this study proposes religiosity as a predecessor in determining EV intention and adoption. The use of extended UTAUT and religiosity in the model will clarify the extent to which the influence of technical factors, personal factors and religiosity is determining the intention and adoption of EVs.

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The World on Fire: A Buddhist Response to the Environmental Crisis

Cited by 11 publications

References 17 publications

Corporate Nirvana: The Buddhist way to social sustainability and business innovation

Corporate Nirvana: The Buddhist way to social sustainability and business innovation

Contesting Religious Boundaries with Care: Engaged Buddhism and Eco-Activism in the UK

Development in Electric Vehicle Intention and Adoption: Integrating the Extended Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) and Religiosity

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