Bali

Judul Buku:

From Bali to Belohorizonte

In Pursuit of the Indigenous Wisdom of Sundaland and South America to Save Our Planet

Ditulis oleh Anand Krishna

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“The contemporary ecological problems are created by all of us and we are the being who have to  deal with them. This is an axiom. It is an illusion that science and technology, no matter how powerful, can save the world from ecological disasters”.

Seized by Agreement, Swamped by Understanding

Lloyd Fell, David Russell & Alan Stewart (eds)

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The author of this book believes that we have much to learn from the ancient wisdom of so called indigenous peoples, who are often marginalized by civilized society and religious institutions. He takes you on a journey through time to meet with and learn from the Baduy af Sundaland in the Indonesia archipelago and the natives of South America.

Nature is not something that must be controlled by force and manipulated according to our needs. We must approach nature with love, compassion and understanding. We all are parts and parcels of the same existence. It is only by living in harmony with nature, that we can save the world and ourselves.

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I enjoyed very much your speeches during the Earth Dialogues. Now, that you have put them in a book, it allows me to have a complete understanding of your thoughts and fellings. You are a rare combination of true philosopher, gentleman and spiritual/ environment activist. I congratulate you and agree with you that we must together and jointly respond to the environment and climate issues to save this planet.

It is an honor for me to be part fo your book by writing these few lines.

Agusto Cesar Soares dos Santos

Engenhiro Agronomo,M.Cs. in Irrigation Engineering

Coordenador – RURALMINAS, Governo de Minas

Signatory – Brazil Indonesia Friendship Association

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Tulisan di atas  adalah kutipan dari sampul buku berjudul: ”From Bali to Belohorizonte - In Pursuit of the Indigenous Wisdom of Sundaland and South America to Save Our Planet”. ditulis oleh Anand Krishna.  Diterbitkan oleh: Anand Krishna Global Co-Operation Indonesia – in collaboration with Anand Ashram Foundation (Affiliated with United Nations). (2009)