Applied Spirituality and Sustainable Development Policy

Applied Spirituality and Sustainable Development Policy

Author: Naresh Singh

Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing

Published: 2023-12-14

Total Pages: 297

ISBN-13: 1837533806

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Rooted in both secular spirituality and scientific evidence, this book articulates a new model of sustainable development that is not just based on narrow definitions of GDP and economic growth, but that includes and even forefronts the social, environmental, and internal development of human beings.


Politics of Being

Politics of Being

Author: Thomas Legrand

Publisher: Ocean of Wisdom Press

Published: 2022-01-22

Total Pages: 440

ISBN-13: 295775830X

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"A profound, insightful, extensively researched, sensitive and much needed essay which provides a precious roadmap for traveling together towards a better world" – Mathieu Ricard What would a wisdom-based or “spiritual” approach to politics look like? How can we tap into science to support our collective conscious evolution? In this groundbreaking work, Thomas Legrand Ph.D. proposes to fundamentally reframe our model of development from its current emphasis on “having” to one focused on “being”. Mobilizing a wealth of scientific research from many different fields, the core teachings of wisdom traditions, and his own personal experience, Legrand articulates how politics can support human flourishing and the collective shift of consciousness that our current challenges demand. An awakening journey into our human and social potential, Politics of Being charts the way for a truly human development in the 21st century, one to reconcile our minds and hearts, and the whole Earth community. Decision and policy-makers, scholars, sustainability and spiritual practitioners, social activists and citizens will benefit from: - an integral map of such a politics as it emerges; - concrete examples and recommendations in numerous areas ranging from education to governance, to justice and economy; - a complex question converted into a clear and tangible agenda; - a wealth of references to deepen their exploration; - and much more. A unique, field-defining, work on what may be the most important subject of our times… and history!


The Routledge Handbook of Research Methods in Spirituality and Contemplative Studies

The Routledge Handbook of Research Methods in Spirituality and Contemplative Studies

Author: Bernadette Flanagan

Publisher: Taylor & Francis

Published: 2024-09-03

Total Pages: 420

ISBN-13: 104011346X

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The Routledge Handbook of Research Methods in Spirituality and Contemplative Studies provides the first authoritative overview of methodology in this growing field. Against the background of the pandemic and other global challenges, spirituality is expanding as an agreed term with which to discuss the efforts people make to be fully present to deeper, invisible dimensions of their personal identity and external reality, but until now there have been few resources exploring the different methodological approaches researchers take. This book explores the primary methodologies emerging: First Person, Second Person, and Third Person, and provides a systematisation of spirituality research in applied contexts for the first time. Comprising 33 chapters by a team of international contributors, the book is divided into seven parts: Foundations Approaches to Contemplative Research Contemplative Research in Education Contemplative Research in Work and Leadership Contemplative Research in Science, Health, and Healing Contemplative Research in Social Sciences Contemplative Research and the Way Forward The Handbook provides readers, practitioners, and policymakers with methods and approaches which can facilitate a spiritual and contemplative stance in research activities. It is an essential resource for researchers and students of Religion, Spirituality, and Research Methods.


Sustainability and Spirituality

Sustainability and Spirituality

Author: John E. Carroll

Publisher: State University of New York Press

Published: 2012-02-16

Total Pages: 206

ISBN-13: 0791484580

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This groundbreaking book explores the inherent interconnectedness of sustainability and spirituality, acknowledging the dependency of one upon the other. John E. Carroll contends that true ecological sustainability, in contrast to the cosmetic attempts at sustainability we see around us, questions our society's fundamental values and is so countercultural that it is resisted by anyone without a spiritual belief in something deeper than efficiency, technology, or economics. Carroll draws on the work of cultural historian and "geologian" Thomas Berry, whose eco-spiritual thought underlies many of the sustainability efforts of communities described in this book, including particular branches of Catholic religious orders and the loosely organized Sisters of the Earth. The writings of Native Americans on spirituality and ecology are also highlighted. These models for sustainability not only represent the tangible link between ecology and spirituality, but also, more importantly, a vision of what could be.


Science and Spirituality for a Sustainable World

Science and Spirituality for a Sustainable World

Author: Deepanjali Mishra

Publisher: IGI Global, Information Science Reference

Published: 2019

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781522598930

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"This book examines the importance of both spirituality and skill for leadership and sustainable management. It explores mechanisms for developing spirituality and skill based leadership and highlights the role of spiritual values for environmental sustainability"--


Spirituality and Sustainable Development

Spirituality and Sustainable Development

Author: Rohana Ulluwishewa

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2014-05-27

Total Pages: 211

ISBN-13: 1137382767

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Looking beyond the materialistic boundary of the conventional development paradigm, this book identifies our spiritual underdevelopment which is being reflected as self-centeredness and greed, as the root cause of conventional development's failure to alleviate poverty and inequality, achieve sustainability and deliver happiness to humanity.


Religion and Sustainable Development

Religion and Sustainable Development

Author: Cathrien de Pater

Publisher: LIT Verlag Münster

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 184

ISBN-13: 3643900171

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"This publication is focused on the interface between religion, sustainable development and higher education. It is based on the underlying research question : How are the different worldviews and religions as well as the debate about their alleged contributions to sustainable development incorporated in the academic disciplines of religious studies and theology?"--P. [7]


Science and Technology for Sustainable Development

Science and Technology for Sustainable Development

Author: Ray

Publisher: Allied Publishers

Published: 2006-05-09

Total Pages: 510

ISBN-13:

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This Book aims at strengthening the scientific basis for sustainable development. Scientists are improving their understanding about Nature. Technologists are harnessing the potential and resources for economic growth. Scientists, through increased research, can provide efficient techniques for supporting the prudent management of the environment. The uses of remote sensing techniques, efficient materials, application of polymer technology, alternative energy forms, etc., are other topics of discussions included in the book.


Spirituality and Sustainability

Spirituality and Sustainability

Author: Satinder Dhiman

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2016-06-13

Total Pages: 262

ISBN-13: 3319342355

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This book aims to examine sustainability and spirituality philosophically with ethics as the balancing force. The goal is to reveal the important intersection between sustainability and spirituality by using spirituality as the invisible guiding hand in the quest for sustainability. The editors and contributors examine old social and economics dilemmas from a new perspective in order to provide alternative approaches to economic and social development. The enclosed contributions cover a broad range of topics such as sustainable development and human happiness, contemporary spirituality, environmental ethics and responsibility, and corporate social responsibility. In addition, the title features real-world case studies and discussion questions that inspire self-reflection and theoretical and empirical deliberation in academic courses and business seminars. Contemporary approaches to economic and social development have failed to address humankind's abiding need for spiritual growth. For material development to be sustainable, spiritual advancement must be seen as an integral part of the human development algorithm. While the policy makers and governments can play their respective role, each one of us has to consciously adopt spirituality and sustainability as a way of life. This book will rely on the spiritual power of individuals to heal themselves and the environment. Featuring interdisciplinary perspectives in areas such as science, marine biology, environmental policy, cultural studies, psychology, philosophy, ecological economics, and ethics, this book will provide extensive insights into the complimentary fields of spirituality, sustainability and ethics.