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Research Paper | Philosophy | Volume 15 Issue 6, June 2026 | Pages: 1243 - 1245 | India
Relevance of the Buddhist Theory of Dependent Origination in the Contemporary World
Abstract: The theory of dependent origination occupies a central place in the Buddhist philosophical thought. This theory imparts the idea that everything exists because of something else and if the cause vanishes the results does not follow. Actually, the doctrine of dependent origination talks about a middle way. It does not support the idea that everything exists forever and nothing exists at all. This theory assumes immense importance in Buddhist philosophy and other teachings of Buddha is seen to be grounded on the idea of dependent origination. Buddhist concept of four noble truths, the doctrine of karma, the doctrine of impermanence, the doctrine of no-self is based on the fundamental idea of dependent origination. This theory assumes importance not only as a philosophical concept but also it has astounding importance to realise the intricate social, political, environmental and ethical dimensions of the contemporary world. This article attempts to explore how this doctrine can be interpreted to explain different complex dynamics of the present-day society. This paper tries to demonstrate that the theory of dependent origination is relevant to explore political and socio-economic issues of the contemporary world.
Keywords: Dependent Origination, Buddhist Philosophy, Twelvefold links. Globalisation, Environmentalism
How to Cite?: Chaitali Ghosh, Dr. Ashok Kumar, "Relevance of the Buddhist Theory of Dependent Origination in the Contemporary World", Volume 15 Issue 6, June 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1243-1245, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR26624121150, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR26624121150