Reconfiguring Western Zen: Eco-Engagement in Japanese (American) Zen Buddhism—Case Studies of Zen Peacemakers Germany and Akazienzendo Berlin

This article examines how two contemporary Zen Buddhist communities in Germany—Zen Peacemakers Germany and Akazienzendo Berlin—engage in ecological activism through the lens of eco-Buddhism. Drawing on eco-Buddhism, the study investigates how these communities integrate traditional Zen teachings wit...

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Published in:	Religions
Main Authors:	Hanyi Zhang, Ruotong Shi
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2025-09-01
Subjects:	Zen Buddhism eco-engagement Zen Peacemakers Akazienzendo American Zen
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1444/16/9/1191

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