Buddhism, Nature, and Law: Natural Law Thinking in Early Buddhism

Natural law is a broad and ancient intellectual tradition united by a central concern to derive—from (supposedly) objectively existent higher principles—norms to guide human conduct. Nevertheless, the natural law tradition is sometimes regarded as narrow. Natural law theorists have disproportionatel...

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Published in:Australian Journal of Law & Religion
Main Authors: Oscar H Kawamata, Matt Watson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of Southern Queensland Law, Religion, and Heritage Research Program Team 2026-04-01
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Online Access:https://ausjlr.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Kawamata-Watson-Buddhism-Nature-and-Law-FINAL.pdf