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jainişo in action
Environmentalism
The common concerns between Jainism and environmentalism can be found in a mutual sensitivity towards living things, a recognition of the inter-connectedness of all life-forms, and support of programs that
educate others to respect and protect living systems.
“Parasparopagraho Jivänam”
- Tattvärtha-Sutra All life is bound together by mutual support and interdependence "One who neglects or disregards the existence of earth, air, fire, water, and vegetation, disregards his own existence which is entwined with them” - Mahävir
This is the basis of modern day ecology
Satish Kumar, founder and educational director of Schumacher
College in England, relates the concept of ecology to the simple lifestyle observed by his own mother, which included strict vegetarianism, pilgrimages to sacred mountains, constant observance of barefootedness, minimalization of possessions, conservation of water, and close adherence
to an ethical code grounded in non-violence.
Conservation
