Title

A Buddhist Perspective on the Eco-Crisis from David Loy

Description

This short video consists of David Loy discussing the Buddhist perspective on the Eco-crisis. He begins by describing anata, the belief that all things are constantly changing and there can be no such thing as a permanent self. He then talks about dukkha, which is the idea that human experience is short-lived and suffering results from excessive desire. These ideas come together to describe the Buddhist idea that there is no “self.” Loy maintains that, “our sense of self is usually haunted by a sense of lack.” This sense of lack and false sense of “self,” create issues for people that can be related to consumerism, the Eco-crisis, and more.

A Buddhist Perspective on the Eco-Crisis from David Loy

Creator(s)

David Loy

Denomination

Buddhist

Audience

All audiences/General public

Rights

The original version of this resource was accessed at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-CmYEyhzV4 on October 7, 2019.

Resources For Action

Homes and Individual Lifestyle

Resources For Worship

Creation Spirituality

Issues

english Mindfulness & Simplicity