10251nam 22005653 450 991075508360332120231031080218.097830314124553031412451(MiAaPQ)EBC30832474(Au-PeEL)EBL30832474(PPN)272917141(CKB)28572703100041(Exl-AI)30832474(EXLCZ)992857270310004120231031d2023 uy 0engurcnu||||||||txtrdacontentcrdamediacrrdacarrierFaith Traditions and Sustainability New Views and Practices for Environmental Protection1st ed.Cham :Springer International Publishing AG,2023.©2023.1 online resource (231 pages)Management, Change, Strategy and Positive Leadership SeriesPrint version: Singh, Nadia Faith Traditions and Sustainability Cham : Springer International Publishing AG,c2023 9783031412448 Intro -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Contents -- About the Editors -- Editors -- Contributors -- Abbreviations -- Part I: Introduction -- Chapter 1: Faith Traditions and Sustainability: Key Discourses and Emerging Field -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 Faith and Sustainability: Conceptual Moorings -- 1.3 Role of Faith Traditions in the Sustainable Development Discourse -- 1.3.1 Incorporation of Value Systems in the Sustainable Development Discourse -- 1.3.2 New Forms of Ecological Activism -- 1.3.3 Potential for Self-Development and Inculcation of Pro-environmental Attitudes -- 1.4 Summary of Chapters -- References -- Part II: Sikhism -- Chapter 2: Guru Nanak's Ecological Legacy: New Views and Practices for Sustainable Development -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Guru Nanak: Life and Philosophy -- 2.3 Guru Nanak and Three Pillars of Sustainability -- 2.4 Guru Nanak's Understanding of the Natural Environment -- 2.5 Guru Nanak's Conception of Pollution -- 2.6 Guru Nanak's Concept of Material Well-Being -- 2.7 Guru Nanak's Conception of Sustainable Societies -- 2.8 Conclusion -- References -- Part III: Christianity -- Chapter 3: Family Firms: The Impact of a Christian Perspective on Environmental Protection and Sustainability Practices -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Christian Ethics and Sustainability -- 3.3 Christianity and Imago Dei -- 3.4 Christianity and Sustainability -- 3.5 Family Firms and Sustainability -- 3.6 Family Firms, Sustainability, and Christianity -- 3.7 A Stewardship Perspective -- 3.8 A Christian Perspective of Sustainability in Family Firms -- 3.9 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 4: Benedictine Perspective on Sustainability: Economic, Environmental, and Social Inspiration for Organizations -- 4.1 Introduction -- 4.2 The Rule of St. Benedict -- 4.3 A Benedictine Perspective on Stability and Sustainability -- 4.4 Sustainable Development.4.5 Economic Sustainability -- 4.6 Social Sustainability -- 4.7 Environmental Sustainability -- 4.8 Examples of Sustainability in Monastic Organizations -- 4.8.1 Admont Abbey -- 4.8.2 Holy Wisdom Monastery -- 4.8.3 Abbaye Saint-Benoît de Koubri -- 4.9 Discussion -- 4.10 Conclusion -- References -- Part IV: Confuciansim -- Chapter 5: Confucianism and Sustainability -- 5.1 Introduction -- 5.2 Historical Roots -- 5.2.1 Classic Confucianism -- 5.2.2 Neo-Confucianism -- 5.2.3 The Ecological Turn in New Confucian Humanism -- 5.3 Confucian Elements of Sustainability -- 5.3.1 Naturalistic Cosmology -- 5.3.2 The Ethics of Self-Cultivation -- 5.3.3 Confucian Humanism as an Anthropocosmic Vision -- 5.3.4 Confucian Harmony -- 5.4 The Confucian Harmony Approach to Sustainability -- 5.4.1 The Concept of the Family -- 5.4.2 Reciprocity -- 5.4.3 Self-Cultivation -- 5.4.4 Confucian Entrepreneurs -- 5.5 Conclusion -- References -- Part V: Buddhism &amp -- Mindful Approaches -- Chapter 6: Buddhist Economics: Philosophical Premises and Environmental Policy Implications -- 6.1 Introduction -- 6.2 Buddhist Philosophy: The Foundations of Economic Ethics -- 6.3 Buddhist Economics: Ethical and Social Implications -- 6.3.1 The Basic Premises -- 6.3.2 Three Proponents of Buddhist Economics -- 6.3.2.1 Ernst Friedrich Schumacher -- 6.3.2.2 Prayudh Aryankura Payutto -- 6.3.2.3 Indo-Tibetan Buddhist Tradition: Shérab Tendar -- 6.4 Economic Virtue and Sustainable Behaviors -- 6.5 Operationalizing Buddhist Philosophy Through Buddhist Economics: Organizational, Societal, and Environmental Policy Implications -- 6.5.1 Disseminating a Socially Responsible Management Philosophy -- 6.5.2 A Focus on Environmental Responsibility -- 6.5.3 Sustainability and the Need for Economic Transformation -- 6.6 Discussion -- 6.6.1 Theoretical Implications -- 6.6.2 Implications for Practice.6.7 Recommendations for Further Research and Concluding Comments -- References -- Chapter 7: Cultivation of Loving-Kindness and Compassion: A Societal Solution to Uphold Strong Sustainability Principles in Ecological Policies -- 7.1 Introduction -- 7.2 Cultivation of LK&amp -- C in Individuals: A Societal Solution to Global Ecological Crisis -- 7.3 Contemporary Economic Analysis Threatens Strong Sustainability Principles -- 7.4 Upholding Strong Sustainability Principles Is Difficult in Public Policy Evaluation -- 7.5 Extremely Low Discounting Rates Are Needed -- 7.6 Altruistic Preferences and Behaviors Are Needed -- 7.7 LK&amp -- C Lead to Altruistic Preferences and Behaviors -- 7.8 Consciousness in the Cognitive Framework -- 7.8.1 Definition of Consciousness -- 7.8.2 Divisions of Consciousness -- 7.9 LK&amp -- C: Characteristics, Variations, and Inhibitors -- 7.9.1 Characteristics of LK&amp -- C -- 7.9.2 Variations of LK&amp -- C -- 7.9.3 Inhibitors to LK&amp -- C -- 7.10 Definite Potential for Loving Kindness and Compassion -- 7.10.1 The First Logical Argument -- 7.10.2 The Second Logical Argument -- 7.11 Mental Afflictions Including Anger and Hatred Are Adventitious -- 7.12 Mental Afflictions Operate on the Basis of Wrong Cognition -- 7.13 The Third Logical Argument -- 7.14 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 8: Calling to the Mind: Exploring the Interlinkages of Mindfulness, Morality, and Ecological Sustainability -- 8.1 Introduction -- 8.2 Promoting Environmental Sustainability Through Morality -- 8.3 Mindfulness and Morality -- 8.4 Buddhist "Right Mindfulness" -- 8.5 Sikh Mindfulness -- 8.6 Context of the Study -- 8.7 Methodology -- 8.8 Buddhist Right Mindfulness -- 8.8.1 Decentering Mindfulness Approaches -- 8.8.1.1 Detached Mindfulness -- 8.8.1.2 Self-Distanced Mindfulness -- 8.8.2 Compassion Mindfulness Training.8.9 Sikh Mindfulness Practices -- 8.10 Self-Distanced Mindful Practices -- 8.11 Empathy and Compassion-Based Mindfulness Practices -- 8.12 Community-Oriented Mindfulness Practices -- 8.13 Discussion -- 8.14 Conclusions -- References -- Part VI: Abrahamic Religions -- Chapter 9: Judaism and Ecological Discourse: What a Jewish Religious Perspective Offers to Contemporary Sustainability Dialogue -- 9.1 Introduction -- 9.2 Context for Ecological Discourse -- 9.2.1 Responsible Interdependence: People, Land, and God -- 9.2.2 Humanity and Nature in Jewish Tradition -- 9.2.3 Jewish Perspectives on Ecological Protection -- 9.2.4 Nature's Destructiveness -- 9.2.5 Stewardship -- 9.2.6 Climate Change: Global Warming -- 9.3 Improving the World -- 9.3.1 "Just Sustainability" -- 9.3.2 Resource Conservation -- 9.3.2.1 The Sabbath and Sabbatical Year -- 9.3.2.2 Reforestation -- 9.3.2.3 Animal Welfare and Species Preservation -- 9.3.3 Urban Planning: Communal Responsibilities -- 9.3.3.1 Environmental Health -- 9.3.4 Tikkun Olam -- 9.4 Judaism's Contributions to Sustainability Dialogue -- 9.4.1 Saving the Planet -- 9.4.2 The Jewish Ecological Movement -- 9.4.3 Implications -- References -- Chapter 10: A Collective Sustainability Approach Based on the Bahá'í Principles -- 10.1 Introduction -- 10.2 Religious Values and Sustainability Agendas -- 10.3 The Thesis of the Bahá'í Faith and Recommendation for Inclusion of Values in the Agenda -- 10.3.1 Justice Through Moderation and Share of Wealth -- 10.3.2 Justice Through Equitable Distribution of Natural Resources -- 10.3.3 Unity Between Science and Religion -- 10.3.4 Diversity -- 10.3.5 Cessation of War and War Expenditure -- 10.3.6 High Station of the Work to Benefit Self, Others, and the World -- 10.4 Value Intersubjectivity and Sustainability Agenda -- 10.5 Grassroot Level Initiatives Influenced by Bahá'í Principles.10.6 Conclusions -- References -- Index.This book explores the intersection of faith traditions and environmental sustainability, examining how different spiritual beliefs can influence ecological practices. It highlights the role of faith-based organizations in addressing climate change, pollution, and biodiversity loss, aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The volume presents new approaches to environmental sustainability from faith perspectives such as Baha'i, Buddhism, Christianity, Confucianism, Judaism, and Sikhism. The authors argue that faith traditions shape human behavior and social cohesion, making them crucial in environmental initiatives. This work is intended for scholars, practitioners, and anyone interested in the role of faith in fostering sustainable development.Generated by AI.Management, Change, Strategy and Positive Leadership SeriesEnvironmental protectionReligious aspectsGenerated by AISustainabilityGenerated by AIEnvironmental protectionReligious aspects.Sustainability.Singh Nadia1265605Vu Mai Chi1265604Chu Irene1265607Burton Nicholas1265606MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910755083603321Faith Traditions and Sustainability3592057UNINA