本次對談期許
曾經，人們認為地球是平的，太陽和星宿環繞著地球運行；過去，人生而有罪，被視為苦難的根源。
宗教信仰長久以來以感性的力量，堅定為人們提供精神的寄託；而科學不斷挑戰和突破，為人類帶來生活的進步。
如今，我們必須面對的課題是：「如何讓地球永續運行」，信仰與科學的交融，讓我們的思維突破傳統的界限。在感性與理性的交織中，打開腦洞，找到解決之道。
今年第18場的對談，宗博館將跨越宗教的限制，廣邀各界宗教代表與科學家，進行靈性與科學的對話。透過對談，心靈與行動阡陌交織，探討生態永續到底有沒有解方？我們又能夠為地球、為自己做出什麼更具體的行動？
People once believed that the Earth was flat and that the sun and stars revolved around it; in the past, being born was synonymous with sin and was seen as the root of suffering.
Religious faith has long provided spiritual solace to people with its emotive power; while science continuously challenges and brings progress to human life.
Today, we face the task of “how to sustain the Earth.” The fusion of faith and science allows us to break through traditional boundaries. With the interweaving of sensibility and rationality, we open our minds to find solutions.
In the 18th dialogue of this year, the Museum of World Religions transcends religious boundaries and invites representatives from various religions and scientists to engage in a dialogue between spirituality and science. Through the dialogues and the intertwining of the soul and action, we explore whether there is a solution to ecological sustainability. What more concrete actions can we take for the Earth and for ourselves?
對談理念
現今地球面臨前所未有的危機，氣候暖化、溫室效應、水源汙染、土壤汙染、過量難以處理的垃圾—其中甚至有萬年都難解的核廢料。雨林面積大幅消失，影響許多生物走向滅絕。人心的種種紛爭與不和諧，造成了破壞性極大的戰爭，隨之引發的各種炸彈、武器，傷害了人的身與心，也傷害了地球的環境生態，單是一枚掉落在海裡的飛彈，就足以讓數以百萬計的海洋生物死去。
各領域專家不約而同提出相同的評論：人類對待地球的方式，對大部分生命的存活並不友善—這其中也包括了人類自己。試想，人類自身根本無法置外於地球，我們將會與萬物共同承受生態浩劫的苦果。
那麼，能不能從現在開始改變？我們能不能擁有一個健康自然、沒有汙染、人心和諧的生活環境？如果想改變的話，要從哪裡開始呢？
心道法師提出了「靈性生態」的思想，他呼籲：「面對現下生態的危機，最重要的治本之道是人類的靈性覺醒，因為危機的根源在於人心的貪婪、仇恨與無知。」法師進一步闡述：「整個生態就是一個生命共同體，靈性就是生態、生態就是靈性，萬物的根源都是靈性，我們彼此在靈性的平台上是夥伴關係，相依共存，所以對於一切萬物，我們必須灌溉靈性的大愛，也就是真理的大愛。」
我們真心期待一個更好的未來，現在就能做出改變；每一天的點點滴滴，每一刻的起心動念，學習連結靈性、連結生態，讓每一個當下都是覺醒的契機，也讓每一個眾生聚足正念和實踐的力量。
Today, the Earth faces unprecedented crises like global warming, greenhouse effect, water pollution, soil contamination, and an excess of difficult-to-manage waste—including nuclear waste that remains hazardous for millennia. The significant loss of rainforest area is driving many species towards extinction. The various conflicts and disharmony among people have led to highly destructive wars. The resulting bombs and weapons have harmed both the human body and mind, as well as the Earth’s environmental ecology. A single missile falling into the sea can kill millions of marine creatures.
Experts from various fields unanimously agree that the way humans have treated the Earth is not friendly to most forms of life—including humans themselves. Considering that humans cannot exist outside of Earth, we will share the bitter fruits of ecological disaster with all living things.
So, can we start to change now? Can we have a healthy, natural, pollution-free, and harmonious living environment? If we want to change, where do we begin?
Master Hsin Tao has proposed the concept of “Spiritual Ecology.” He appeals, “In the face of the ecological crisis, the most important cure is the spiritual awakening of humanity because the root of the crisis lies in the greed, hatred, and ignorance of human hearts.” The Master further elaborates, “The entire ecology is a community of life; spirituality is ecology, and ecology is spirituality. The root of all things is spirituality. We are partners on the platform of spirituality and interdependent and coexisting with each other. Therefore, for all things, we must irrigate with the great love of spirituality, also the great love of truth.”
We sincerely hope for a better future and can make changes now; every little bit of each day, every thought and intention, learning to connect with spirituality and to connect with ecology, making every moment an opportunity for awakening, and gathering the power of right mindfulness and practice for every sentient being.
對談議題
首日（7月5日），將從宏觀視角探討科技發展與環境變遷帶來的生存挑戰，並探究宗教如何在這些議題上提供倫理及靈性的支持。
對談議題：
- 人類演化與生態共生
- 氣候變遷中的宗教回響
- 環境倫理與宗教責任
- 來自生態的聲音
專題演講：
次日（7月6日），討論將轉向實務層面，重點探討如何透過宗教行動和生活智慧促進生態永續，同時借助具體案例來尋找與自然和諧共存的日常實踐方法。
對談議題：
- 共生之道
- 環境議題中遺忘的聲音
- 從信仰找尋永續生活的可能
- 與自然共處的生活法則
專題演講：
On the first day (July 5th), we will delve into the survival challenges brought about by technological development and environmental changes from a macro perspective, and explore how religion can provide ethical and spiritual support on these issues.
Topics of the Dialogue:
- Human Evolution and Ecological Coexistence
- Religious Responses to Climate Change
- Environmental Ethics and Religious Responsibility
- Voices from Ecology
Keynote speech:
- Spiritual Ecology: An Interdisciplinary Dialogue
- Noah’s Ark: The Path of Ecological Conservation
On the following day (July 6th), the discussion will shift to a practical level and focus on how to promote ecological sustainability through religious actions and life wisdom, while using specific cases to seek for everyday practices for harmonious coexistence with nature.
Topics of the Dialogue:
- The Way of Coexistence
- Forgotten Voices in Environmental Issues
- Seeking Sustainable Living through Faith
- Living in Harmony with Nature: Principles of Coexistence
Keynote speech:
- Inspiration from Faith
- Revelations from the Ocean
