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课程名称：东亚宗教与生态 课程概述：宗教与生态看似不太相关，但深入探讨后发现，两者实际上有着密切的联系。宗教承认人与自然的统一与相互依存，而生态科学也确认了与自然界的深层联系。这种合作可以激励人们为地球共同体的福祉而努力。因此，加深对世界宗教及其生态贡献的理解变得尤为重要。本课程是“宗教与生态：修复地球共同体”专门化的一部分，旨在庆祝宗教对地球行动的活力，并认识到土著人民在生态繁荣方面的传统贡献。 本课程作为“宗教与生态：修复地球共同体”专门化的第四部分，聚焦全球宗教传统的生态维度。课程将作为一扇通往东亚宗教、哲学与实践的门户，包括儒教、道教、佛教、神道和萨满教。该课程经过调整，适合不同背景的学习者。 目标人群包括：对世界宗教和生态感兴趣的终身学习者、希望深化环境保护和保护话语的环境专业人士、在生态公正领域工作的非营利组织和 NGO 人员，以及希望了解如何参与环境项目的宗教领袖和信徒。 课程大纲： 1. 课程介绍 2. 当代生态问题与宗教环境主义概述 - 探索中国因工业化和现代化而面临的历史及当代生态挑战。 3. 儒教与生态：导论与概述 - 研究儒教中自我、社会、教育、政治、自然与宇宙的相互联系。 4. 现代儒教与生态 - 反映文化大革命后的儒教复兴，其对社会和生态伦理的重要影响。 5. 道教与生态：导论与概述 - 探索“道”的生态意义及与自然界的互相关系。 6. 现代道教与生态 - 研究道教的生态思想和实践及其与传统中医学的联系。 7. 佛教与生态：现实的相互依存 - 探讨佛教的基本教义及其对生态环境的相关性。 8. 东亚佛教：参与式生态领导 - 研究菩萨理想及其在生态维度上的推广。 9. 日本神道与韩国萨满教中的生态仪式 - 描述神道的生态和宇宙维度及韩国萨满教的仪式实践。 10. 课程总结 该课程为希望了解东亚宗教与生态的学习者提供了广阔的视角与深刻的见解。
Name:MODULE 1: Course Introduction
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Name:MODULE 2: Overview of Contemporary Ecological Issues and Religious Environmentalism
Description:This module explores historical and contemporary ecological challenges in China arising from industrialization and modernization. Because of these environmental pressures, various sectors of Chinese society, including the government, are promoting the concept of “ecological civilization”, which we highlight here. We then explore the intersections of religion and ecology and its promises for East Asia.
Name:MODULE 3: Introduction and Overview: Confucianism and Ecology
Description:We encounter key ideas of Confucianism regarding the interconnection of self, society, education, politics, nature, and the cosmos. We focus on the Analects of Confucius and other significant Confucian texts to explore their ecological dimensions.
Name:MODULE 4: Confucianism and Ecology into the Present
Description:After a period of suppression during the Cultural Revolution, Confucianism has revived in China and has important cultural and spiritual influences today. This is seen by many Chinese as valuable for grounding humans in communitarian social and ecological ethics for the common good. We conclude this module with an exploration of selected Confucian perspectives on food, animals, and biodiversity.
Name:MODULE 5: Introduction and Overview: Daoism and Ecology
Description:Daoism is a tradition with a rich sensibility regarding nature and the mutuality of human-Earth relations. We explore the ecological significance of the term Dao, or Way, as well as the idea of detachment and effortless action (wu-wei). We then reflect on Daoist practices that cultivate the inner landscape of the human in relation to the outer landscape of the natural world.
Name:MODULE 6: Daoism and Ecology into the Present
Description:We explore environmental ideas and practices embedded in schools of Daoism historically and at present. We examine the cultivation of esoteric practices in Daoism related to outer landscapes and the inner organs of the body, as well as contemporary issues of ecology and traditional Chinese medicine (TCM).
Name:MODULE 7: Buddhism and Ecology: The Interdependence of Reality
Description:This module explores the basic teachings of Buddhism and their relevance to the environment. We discuss the life of the Buddha and his key insight regarding the interdependence of all reality. In particular, we explore the ecological significance embedded in the “three refuges” vow: Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha. We then trace the spread of Buddhism across Asia and its diverse expressions in art and culture. We conclude with an examination of environmental teachings in various schools of Buddhism throughout East Asia.
Name:MODULE 8: East Asian Buddhism: Engaged Ecological Leadership
Description:We explore the emergence of the bodhisattva ideal in Mahayana Buddhism of practicing wisdom and compassion for all living beings. We then consider the ecological dimensions of engaged Buddhism within Mahayana and Vajrayana (Tibetan) traditions. Finally, we examine Buddhist teachings on sentient life in relation to food, animals, and biodiversity.
Name:MODULE 9: Ecological Rituals in Japanese Shinto and Korean Shamanism
Description:We begin with a description of Japanese Shinto teachings and rituals and illustrate their ecological and cosmological dimensions. Next, we examine Korean shamanism as ecstatic ritual practices for restoring well being and health to the human and natural communities. We consider how these primordial religious practices offer rich insights from a living Earth with ongoing relevance to contemporary ecological challenges.
Name:MODULE 10: Course Conclusion
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At first glance the fields of religion and ecology may seem and unlikely pairing, but a deeper consideration reveals the two have a great deal to contribute to one another and are indeed inextricably linked. Religions recognize the unity and interdependence of humans with nature. Ecological sciences affirm this deep interconnection with the natural world. This partnership can inspire work for the wellbeing of the Earth community There is a need for broader literacy and deeper knowledge of the world’s religions and their ecological contributions. This specialization, "Religions and Ecology: Restoring the Earth Community", contributes such a perspective. Each course celebrates the vitality of religiously-informed action for the Earth and recognizes the longstanding contributions of Indigenous peoples in offering visions and practices for ecological flourishing. This course is part 4 of 5 of the "Religions and Ecology: Restoring the Earth Community" specialization that focuses on the ecological dimensions of religious traditions throughout the world. The course you are about to begin is designed as a gateway to these aspects of the East Asian religions, philosophies, and practices of Confucianism, Daoism, Buddhism, Shinto, and Shamanism. So much has emerged in the last several decades in this area, as you will see. While we have taught this course at Yale, we have adapted it for learners from a wide range of backgrounds. This course is for lifelong learners curious to know more about world religions and ecology, environmental professionals eager to deepen the discourse of environmental protection and conservation, those working with non-profit organizations and NGOs on issues of ecological justice, and religion leaders and laity who what to know how they can contribute to interreligious dialogue on environmental projects.
