Abstract: This study examines knowledge as a form of moderation practice, thereby helping to limit the over-exploitation of resources. Based on the Buddhist concept of santuṭṭhi (contentment), the article analyzes the role of knowledge in fostering psychological stability and at the same time forming a sense of awareness towards the environment. On the basis of a simple and adequate lifestyle, the article gives some examples of sustainable ways of living rooted in the spirit of knowledge. Thereby, the study shows that knowledge can be seen as a practical ethical foundation towards ecological harmony in the current social context.
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