Assimilating Islam, Buddha, and Ubuntu for Commoning the Community Through Education

Abstract

This chapter explores the potential of incorporating Islam, Buddha, and Ubuntu as a means of fostering communal engagement through educational practices. The authors commence their discourse by formulating the concept of commoning, which they articulate as “a dynamic process involving the establishment and sustenance of communal resources and practices, with the aim of benefiting the collective.” Subsequently, the authors engage in a discourse regarding the ideological tenets of Islam, positing that it is congruous with the principles and ideals of communal resource management. The authors also engage in a discussion on the Western Buddhist anti-pedagogy and the concept of the third refuge, Sangha. They assert that the application of Sangha can facilitate the establishment of educational environments that are characterized by inclusivity and equity. Ultimately, the authors engage in a discussion regarding the Ubuntu spirit, positing that it places significant emphasis on the value of communal bonds and interconnectivity.