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课程名称：南亚宗教与生态 课程概述：宗教与生态这两个领域乍看之下似乎不太相关，但深入探讨后发现，两者之间有着紧密的联系，能够相互贡献。宗教承认人类与自然的统一与相互依赖，而生态科学则验证了与自然世界之间的深层连接。这种合作关系能够激励人们为地球社区的福祉而努力。为促进对世界宗教及其生态贡献的广泛理解与深入认知，"宗教与生态：重建地球社区"专业化课程应运而生。该课程重点关注宗教对生态的贡献，并庆祝以宗教为基础的行动对地球的活力，同时也承认土著民族在生态繁荣中的长期贡献。 本课程是“宗教与生态：重建地球社区”专业化的第三部分，关注全球宗教传统的生态维度。课程为学习者提供南亚宗教及其哲学和实践的入门，如印度教、耆那教、瑜伽、佛教、锡克教和巴哈伊信仰等。课程内容经过调整，以适应不同背景的学习者。 本课程适合对世界宗教与生态有兴趣的终身学习者、希望深化环保与保护讨论的环保专业人士、在生态正义问题上与非营利组织和非政府组织合作的人士，以及希望在环保项目上参与跨宗教对话的宗教领袖和信徒。 课程大纲： 1. 课程介绍 2. 南亚生态挑战及宗教与生态概述：探讨印度及其周边地区的主要环境问题，讨论宗教与生态的交互作用及其对南亚的潜力。 3. 印度教与生态 - 从《吠陀》到《奥义书》：探索古老经典与自然的联系及其对宗教环境主义的影响。 4. 印度教与实践中的爱与 devotion（Bhakti）：研究《巴戈瓦德·吉塔》的教义，强调对神圣与自然的热爱，以及对食物、动物和生物多样性的看法。 5. 瑜伽与耆那教 - 对世界的超脱与肯定：探讨瑜伽的传统哲学与现代实践对环境的影响，以及耆那教对生命的崇敬。 6. 佛教与生态：万物相互依存：研究佛教的基本教义及其对环境的相关性，讨论释迦牟尼的生活及其关于万物相互依存的洞见。 7. 东南亚的佛教：参与式保护：探讨东南亚的佛教森林保护及佛教对食物、动物和生物多样性的态度，着重介绍阮仁觉法师的“共存”理念。 8. 锡克教与巴哈伊信仰：精神与物质的统一：研究锡克教的教义及生态伦理，强调锡克教对食物分配的社会公正理念，同时探讨巴哈伊信仰如何结合统一教义与生态参与。 9. 课程总结 通过本课程，学习者将获得对南亚宗教在生态保护方面的深入理解，并领悟宗教与环境之间的相互关系。
Name:MODULE 1: Course Introduction
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Name:MODULE 2: Introduction to South Asian Ecological Challenges and Religion and Ecology
Description:We examine some of the key environmental problems in India and the larger region. With over a billion people and with rapid industrialization, levels of pollution of air, water, and soil have increased dramatically in the last several decades. We then explore the intersections of religion and ecology and its promises for South Asia.
Name:MODULE 3: Hinduism and Ecology - From Vedas to Vedanta (Upanishads)
Description:We explore some of the oldest scriptures in the world, the Vedas and the Upanishads, and their connections to nature. These foundational texts have been studied and interpreted for centuries in India and are now translated into many languages. They have also influenced many Western writers and thinkers such as Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry David Thoreau, and T.S. Elliot. Now their ecological implications are being appreciated for religious environmentalism.
Name:MODULE 4: Hinduism and Loving Devotion (Bhakti) in Practice
Description:We examine the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita, especially the idea of devotion (bhakti), namely, affection to the divine as manifested in human and natural forms. Major examples of such devotion are found in the sacred rivers of India, namely the Yamuna and Ganga. We also highlight Hindu perspectives on food, animals, and biodiversity.
Name:MODULE 5: Yoga and Jainism - Detachment from and Affirmation of the World
Description:We look at the teachings of yoga as both an ancient philosophy and a modern practice with ecological implications. We then explore the significance of yoga for environmental awareness and action. We conclude by examining the ecological teachings of Jainism and its reverence for all forms of life.
Name:MODULE 6: Buddhism and Ecology: The Interdependence of All 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. We then consider the spread of Buddhism across Asia and its diverse expressions in art and culture. We also recognize the presence of Buddhism in the West and its influence on ecological engagement.
Name:MODULE 7: Buddhism in Southeast Asia: Engaged Conservation
Description:This module explores Buddhist forest protection in Southeast Asia as well as Buddhist attitudes toward food, animals, and biodiversity. The teachings of the Vietnamese Buddhist monk, Thích Nhất Hạnh, are highlighted with particular attention to “interbeing,” or interdependence.
Name:MODULE 8: Sikhism and the Baha’i Faith: Unity of Spirit and Matter
Description:We examine the teachings of Sikhism as articulated by their founder, Guru Nanak, and their central scripture, Adi Granth. In Sikh understanding there is no separation between humans and the rest of nature; this gives rise to an environmental ethic of care explicitly expressed in Sikh tree planting and a social justice ethic focused on food distribution. The second section emphasizes the Baha’i Faith and the ways it integrates the teaching of unity with ecological knowledge and engagement. For several decades, the Baha’i Faith has been actively engaged in international forums on the environment.
Name:MODULE 9: 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 3 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 South Asian religions, philosophies, and practices of Hinduism, Jainism, Yoga, Buddhism, Sikhism, and Baha’i Faith. 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.
