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The Nature of Interconnectivity: Relational Ecology in Hindu and Buddhist Traditions
*Author wished to remain anonymous This essay seeks to explore and understand the concept of relational ecology in the context of Hindu and Buddhist thought. Relational ecology is an emerging ethical theory which concerns the interconnectedness of humanity with nature and the recognition that human society is embedded within a wider ecological system. It maintains…
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Comparing and Contrasting Moderation in Buddhism and Islam
By: Zeina Hussain Imagine a pendulum. The two extremes at which the pendulum swings can be likened to self-indulgence and self-discipline as human nature. On one side, a life dominated by self-indulgence is focused on sensory pleasures, attachment to worldly sentiments, and materialism. On the opposite side, a life dominated by self-discipline involves strict control…