How Much is Enough?: Buddhism, Consumerism, and the Human Environment

The massive outpouring of consumer products available might alone lead one to ask, "How much is enough?" But at the same time, if we allow ourselves to see the social, political, economic, and environmental consequences of the system that produces such a mass of "goods," then the question is not simply a matter of one's own personal choice, but points to the profound importance of our day-to-day decisions.

In this book, the effects of our own decisions and actions on the human environment are examined from several different perspectives, all informed by Buddhist thought. The contributors are all simultaneously Buddhist scholars, practitioners, and activists-and this powerful collection demonstrates an integral unity of theory and practice on these urgent topics.