Buddhism and the Crisis of Nature: Problems and Solution
Authors
M. A., Dept. of Pali and Buddhist Studies, University of Dhaka (Bangladesh)
M. A., Dept. of Pali and Buddhist Studies, University of Dhaka (Bangladesh)
Assistant Professor, Dept. of Pali and Buddhist Studies, University of Dhaka (Bangladesh)
Article Information
DOI: 10.47772/IJRISS.2026.100600344
Subject Category: Buddhist Studies
Volume/Issue: 10/6 | Page No: 4919-4931
Publication Timeline
Submitted: 2026-05-23
Accepted: 2026-05-28
Published: 2026-06-24
Abstract
In this era mankind is facing all that cumber which is very complicated and unprecedented. Environmental pollution, climate change, unexpected incident, shortage of food and water, natural disaster, epidemic -each of these problems is challenging our existence. The main purpose of this article is to highlight how the teaching of Gautama Buddha and the policies of Buddha's contemporary kings can be effective to solve these crises. Here we will discuss how Buddha's teachings; mindfulness, four noble truths, the noble eight-fold path can be helpful in preventing environmental pollution. How the nature - loving Buddha's various events in life and his sermon (loving- kindness, non-violence) inspire tree planting and advice on controlling fossil fuel use that will contribute to reduce climate change. The way to avoid the unexpected events will also be discussed here in the light of Buddhism. How the common people were spared from the shortage of food and water because of the establishment of equality and peace by Gautama Buddha and the action taken by the kings to deal with the natural disaster and with the epidemic will also be mentioned here. It will be shown through the various events and principles of Buddhist philosophy that how a conscious lifestyle and ethical behavior can make this world more sustainable and peaceful.
Keywords
Buddhism, Four noble truths, Tripitaka, Vaishali, the emperor Ashoka.
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