The Grand Law of Healing the Planet: A Buddhist View

Dzambling Cho Tab Khen’s “The Grand Law of Healing the Planet: A Buddhist View” presents a spiritual framework rooted in Buddhist principles for addressing the urgent global environmental crisis. The author posits the “Grand Law of Healing” (GLH), emphasizing the interconnectedness of inner (self) and outer (planet) ecology, asserting that healing one necessitates healing the other as the Earth is a living, conscious entity. The book argues that true planetary healing requires a spiritual transformation driven by compassion, interdependence, and a shift from materialistic values to a “Transformational Economics” that prioritizes the well-being and enlightenment of all sentient beings. Drawing on core Buddhist concepts like harmonious relationships, right livelihood, and the Bodhisattva ideal, the text critiques conventional anthropocentric and materialistic approaches, advocating for a collective awakening of consciousness and a renewed understanding of our relationship with nature as essential for planetary healing.