Living in a market-driven economy where short-term profit and economic
growth appear to be the ultimate goal, this book explores how Buddhist
teachings could bridge the divide between our spiritual and material
needs and reconcile the tension between doing good for social interest
and doing well for financial success. This book serves as a pioneering
effort to systematically introduce Buddhist Economics as an
interdisciplinary subject to audience with limited background in either
Buddhism or economics. It elaborates some core concepts in Buddhist
teachings, their relevance to economics, and means of achieving
sustainability for individuals, society and the environment with the
cultivation of ethical living and well-being. Through scholarly research
from relevant fields including Buddhist studies, economics, behavioral
finance, cognitive science, and psychology, this book illustrates the
relevance of Buddhist values in the contemporary economy and society, as
well as the efficacy of Buddhist perspectives on decision-making in
daily life.