Introduction to Buddhist Economics The Relevance of Buddhist Val
Living in a market-driven economy where short-term profit and economic growth appear to be the ultimate goal, this book explores how Buddhist teachings could bridge the divide between our spiritual and material needs and reconcile the tension between doin
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Introduction to Buddhist Economics The Relevance of Buddhist Values in Contemporary Economy and Society Ernest C. H. Ng
Studies in Buddhist Economics, Management, and Policy Series Editors Clair Brown University of California, Berkeley Berkeley, USA László Zsolnai Corvinus University Budapest Budapest, Hungary
This book series is devoted to exploring and presenting new developments in contemplative inquiry related to Buddhist Economics, Well-Being, Social Transformation, Mindful Organizations, and Ecological Worldview in management and policy contexts. This particular combination of fields represents a unique nexus for reflection and action toward developing ways of mindful and sustainable management for organizations in the economic and social life. More information about this series at http://www.palgrave.com/gp/series/16318
Ernest C. H. Ng
Introduction to Buddhist Economics The Relevance of Buddhist Values in Contemporary Economy and Society
Ernest C. H. Ng Centre of Buddhist Studies The University of Hong Kong Hong Kong, People’s Republic of China
Studies in Buddhist Economics, Management, and Policy ISBN 978-3-030-35113-7 ISBN 978-3-030-35114-4 (eBook) https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-35114-4 © The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2020 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are solely and exclusively licensed by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, expressed or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The publisher remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. This Palgrave Macmillan imprint is published by the registered company Springer Nature Switzerland AG. The registered company address is: Gewerbestrasse 11, 6330 Cham, Switzerland
This book is dedicated to my teachers, friends and family members for their compassion and wisdom; and to all colleagues at the Centre of Buddhist Studies, The University of Hong Kong and European SPES Institute for their dedication to the teaching and research on Buddhist Studies and spirit
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