The Jewel in the Lotus: Humane Education, Engaged Buddhism, and Farming Compassion

This thesis explores the relationship and intersectionality of Engaged Buddhism and Humane Education and demonstrates how they support the development of a farm sanctuary to cultivate compassion. It is supported by peer-reviewed literature, which reflects the importance of understanding why compassion is necessary to decrease suffering and how these disciplines complement one another, facilitating compassion and action. The research component of this thesis encourages the ongoing exploration of Engaged Buddhism and Humane Education. Further, it contributes to the scholarly literature on their intersection, highlighting farm sanctuary work as an avenue of engagement and offering implications for future study. The creative component aims to demonstrate that developing a farm sanctuary for formerly farmed animals, focused on creating and delivering Humane Education, contributes to the development of compassion. The Jewel Farm Sanctuary will contribute to compassion for all beings through care, collaboration, connection, and content.