Buddhism and Environmental Issues

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Buddhists have many beliefs when it comes to the environment. They believe that man and nature need to coexist, and that nature is neither good nor evil. Buddhists have a respect for all life, and therefore they value everything in nature. Further information about Buddhism and the environment can be found at this link.

 

Naropa Ceremony

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A Buddhist tradition, the Naropa ceremony, is held once every 12 years. The Drupka, or a religious leader in Mahayana Buddhism, is excited to conduct this ceremony. One principle of Mahayana Buddhism is caring for the environment. This ceremony will help spread the concerns that the Drupka has about the environment, and raise awareness for the issues at large.

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To see other ways that The Drukpa is getting involved with the environmental movement, check out this website.

Dalai Lama’s Message to World Leaders

Before COP-21, the Dalai Lama recorded a message for all people to see, addressing the world leaders who were going to meet in Paris. In his message, he urged people to take responsibility for what we have done to the planet and start to live more sustainably. He also noted that Tibet is effected much more drastically by climate change than other regions of the world. Tibet has long been considered the rooftop of the earth, and is much more susceptible to environmental degradation. For more information on this, click here.

To watch the Dalai Lama’s message for yourself, check out the video below.

Video Credit: http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2015/oct/20/dalai-lama-says-strong-action-on-climate-change-is-a-human-responsibility

YouTube Video Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYBMLsc64HM&feature=youtu.be