Spirituality and environmental sustainability: Developing community engagement concepts in Perth, Western Australia

Abstract

This research trials three concepts: The Connectivity Matrix; Five Dimensions; and Combined View. These engage communities of diverse backgrounds in conversation about their corporeal and metaphysical relationship with nature and spirituality: to ascertain the link between these phenomena in decision-making; and to analyse the influence of these experiences on the biophysical world. The findings identify three spiritual modalities and their impacts on the dichotomy of self-interest and selflessness, which in turn affect environmental sustainability.