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. The author draws on literary and archaeological sources across cultures and religions to trace the different socio-economic and cultural traditions that utilise water, to formulate a pathway to save water in its purest form.
A unique contribution, this book will be an essential read for scholars and researchers of environmental studies, climate change, sustainable development, religious studies, and Buddhist history. It will also be useful to environmentalists and policymakers.

Sommario

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: Nagas and Aqua-Environment in Buddhism Chapter 5: Buddhist Outlook on Water and Environmental Concerns

Info autore

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

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Anand Singh
• Editore: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Copertina rigida
• Pubblicazione: 27.06.2025
• EAN: 9781032763262
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3276326-2
• Pagine: 146
• Categorie: Saggistica > Filosofia, religione > Religione: tematiche generali, opere di consultazione; Scienze naturali, medicina, informatica, tecnica > Biologia > Ecologia; Scienze umane, arte, musica > Storia; 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