AN APPLICATION OF BUDDHADHAMMA TO REDUCE GLOBAL WARMING IN THE MODERN WORLD
Keywords:
Buddhadhamma, Global Warming, the Modern WorldAbstract
This study is a qualitative research. The objectives of the research are: 1. To study the problems and solutions of global warming according to the Modern Sciences, 2. To study Buddhadhamma relating to global warming in Theravada Buddhism. and 3. To propose the application of Buddha-dhamma to reduce global warming in the modern world.
The findings were that: 1. The Global Warming means glaciers are melting, sea levels are rising, forests are dying, because of temperatures and human activities. 2. The Buddha-dhamma related to global warming in Theravada Buddhism was found that the Buddhist teachings are based on love, compassion. Human beings are social animals. Global warming is caused by many forms, both from nature and from humans. We must first reduce global warming from ourselves. We must not be greedy. 3. The proposed application of Buddha-dhamma to reduce Global Warming in the modern world was found that, according to the principles of Buddhism, 1. Contentment with food consumption. 2. Contentment with clothing. 3. Contentment with residence. 4. Contentment with consumption of medicine, and 1. Greed in Buddhism. 2. Anger 3. Delusion in Buddhism 4. Compassion, Practicing Adosa & Abayapada, Loving Kindness and Compassion, and principles merit 10 will reduce global warming.
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