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Below are two recommended "Green" Buddhist books that are essential modern sources for the Buddhist philosphical and
spiritual world view. They may be purchased at a local bookstore, Amazon, Borders etc.
Eco-Buddhist Reading Room
Shin Buddhism and Deep Ecology by Rev. Castro. Deep ecology is based on Buddhist principles.
It calls for a holistic strategy and asks 'what can the earth sustain for the long term?' This web site looks
at 6 Buddhist concepts and how they relate to ecology:
- Interdependence
- Emptiness
- Impermanence
- Selflessness
- Non-duality
- Middle Path
Includes video clip of these Buddhist ecological concepts.
Click here to read article and see video clip.
Reflections on Buddhism and Deep Ecology by David Orton explores
how the buddhist activist can find the inner strength or moral courage to go out and help change this world.
Click here to read article.
The Greening of Buddhist Practice by Kenneth Kraft discusses the integration of ecological awakening
to spiritual enlightenment and other topics.
Click here to read this article.
Living Lightly on the Earth by Upasaka Nyanaloka considers the Buddist approach to ecology. Intedependence
of all things lies at the heart of Buddhist teaching. Ecology as such is a modern formulation.
Click here to read the article.
Global Green offers many proposals for building eco-friendly schools and building, water conservation,
recycling, green cars and plenty of articles and links to browse through. Its founder and chairman is the former Soviet
President Mikhail Gorbachev.
Click Here
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