Water, Environmental and Corporeal Traditions in Buddhism

This book examines ancient Buddhist traditions centered around water. It studies the sustainability and conservation practices of Buddhist monastics and examines how these early practices and ethos are applicable in the contemporary world.

List of contents

Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: Water in Buddhist Teachings and Monastic Life Chapter 3: Water in Buddhist Religious Practices: Parittas and Holy Water Chapter 4: N¿gas and Aqua-Environment in Buddhism Chapter 5: Buddhist Outlook on Water and Environmental Concerns

About the author

Anand Singh, Associate Professor, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, India.

Product details

• Authors: Anand Singh
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Release: 27.06.2025
• EAN: 9781032763262
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3276326-2
• No. of pages: 146
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Biology > Ecology; Asia, HISTORY / General, Water, RELIGION / Buddhism / History, Religion: general, The environment, Regional Studies, Science / Environmental Science, Regional / International studies, Buddhist life & practice, Environmentalist thought and ideology, Buddhist life and practice