佛教的生态观

(6)The Buddhist Ecological Outlook

佛教蕴含着丰富的生态思想 ,具有独特的生态观。缘起论是佛教生态观的哲学基础 ,整体论和无我论是佛教生态观的基本特征。佛教生态观的主要内容包括 :无情有性的自然观 ,众生平等、不杀生的生命观 ,追求净土的理想观。两千年来 ,佛教徒不断创造出方便易行的生态实践方式 ,以适应社会的需要。在精神本质上 ,佛教的生态观是后现代的。仅凭佛教 ,不可能解决当代生态危机 。

Buddhism incorporates rich ecological thinking and has a unique ecological outlook. The theory of genesis serves as the foundation of the Buddhist ecological outlook, and holism and suppression of self are its basic features. According to Buddhist teaching, everything, including inanimate things, has a Buddha nature, and all living creatures are equal. Buddhist believe in the non destruction of life, and the ideal of the Pure Land. For two thousand years Buddhists have created simple, convenient forms of ecological practice to suit social needs. In spiritual essence, the Buddhist ecological outlook is post modern. Buddhism cannot resolve the contemporary ecological crisis on its own, but can provide ideological resources for the reconstruction of the ecological balance.