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Lenkhoboeva T.R..
Reception of the Ecological Ethics of Buddhism in the Works of Scientists from Buryatia, Kalmykia, Tuva
// Philosophical Thought. – 2022. – ¹ 10.
– P. 7-22.
DOI: 10.25136/2409-8728.2022.10.38933.
DOI: 10.25136/2409-8728.2022.10.38933
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Abstract: The article presents an overview of research on the ecological ethics of Buddhism. The author examines the works of scientists from the main Buddhist regions of Russia (Buryatia, Kalmykia and Tuva), gives a description of the main methodological directions, and also offers a classification of approaches to the study of environmental ethics of Buddhism.
The first scientific approach is historical and philosophical, within which the history of the emergence of Buddhist philosophy is presented, the second scientific approach, social and philosophical, is associated with the basic concepts of the philosophy of Buddhism and the substantiation of solutions to environmental problems offered by Buddhism. This is followed by a sociological one, within the framework of this research vector, an attempt was made to interpret the ritual behavior of the inhabitants of Ulan-Ude within the framework of the ecological ethics of Buddhism. The next research vector can be characterized as historical and literary. Other areas of research are also described.
The novelty of the review of studies on environmental ethics in the Buddhist republics of Russia lies in the fact that this is the first attempt to systematize the diversity of the listed scientific approaches, which, in turn, will allow a deeper understanding of the value of Buddhist teaching in the formation of ecological consciousness among the population and identify specific, practical ways to solve the existing environmental problems.
The review presents the main names of scientists involved in the environmental ethics of Buddhism, the main works are indicated.
Keywords: Buryatia, comparative approach, historical-literary approach, sociological approach, socio-philosophical approach, ecological culture, environmental ethics, ecology, Buddhism, Kalmykia
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