Religious Studies A-Level
Eco-Buddhism
What Eco-Buddhism means in Religious Studies A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Eco-Buddhism
The application of ahimsa to the natural world, viewing environmental destruction as a form of violence against sentient beings and a violation of the principle of interconnectedness (paticcasamuppada).
Topics that use Eco-Buddhism
- Buddhism – Religion and society: The interpretation and application of ahimsa in the modern world (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
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