Essays about: "interconnected worldview"

Found 3 essays containing the words interconnected worldview.

  1. 1. Zen Practice for the environment : A study of how Zen practice can help nurturing a healthy view of the environment

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Teologiska institutionen

    Author : Josua Li; [2024]
    Keywords : Zen; Buddhism; Environment; Interconnections; Impermanence; Fishing; Meditation practices;

    Abstract : In this thesis, I explore how Zen can provide practices that help remedy the environmental problems that may arise from how the environment is viewed. I argue that two ingredients should be part of a good strategy to change how one views the environment. Firstly, a good strategy should not be in conflict with the worldview one holds. READ MORE

  2. 2. Alsike Kloster : An Ethnographic Study of Spiritual Activism as Daily Life

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Teologiska institutionen

    Author : Shanti Louise Grafström; [2017]
    Keywords : Alsike Kloster; Refugees; Sanctuary Laws; Spiritual Activism; Resacralization; Monastery; Nuns; Interfaith Community Living; Ethnography;

    Abstract : For nearly 40 years, Sister Karin and the nuns at Alsike Kloster have been giving sanctuary to refugees while also taking political, social and legal action to advocate for their rights. Every day they share their home with 60 men, women and children who are fleeing violence, persecution, looming threats and even death. READ MORE

  3. 3. Developing an Interconnected Worldview : A Guiding Process for Learning

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Sektionen för ingenjörsvetenskap

    Author : Simon Evitts; Brendan Seale; Dylan Skybrook; [2010]
    Keywords : interconnected worldview; transformational learning; Strategic Sustainable Development; paradigm shift; systems thinking;

    Abstract : Human society faces many environmental and social threats as a result of systemic unsustainable behaviour and values. The root cause of these problems is our collective lack of awareness and inability to understand the connection between our actions and their consequences. READ MORE