Valid response to ecological destruction doesn’t look one way. Like healthy ecosystems, we can invest in diverse, wild, and creative forms.
Welcome to One Earth Sangha, a virtual EcoDharma center supporting a global community in the Path of Engaged Practice.
As ten thousand years of climate stability is ending, the call to develop inner stability has never been more clear.
EcoDharma Exploration
Join Us Live on December 19
Countering Consumerism with Participation
How can we honor the true impact of our everyday living and embrace our belonging to this world? Join Susie Harrington of Desert Dharma for our next EcoDharma Exploration on December 19.
The EcoSattva Training
A Course to Cultivate Wisdom, Connection, and an Unwavering Response
“The Dharma is a terrific lens through which to view ecoactivism. This has helped me think about ways to help others who are either overwhelmed or think no action can be sufficiently effective and have given up.”
Registration for individuals and groups is now open.
Featured EcoDharma
Giving Radically
- Guhyapati
- November 26, 2021
The foundational Buddhist principle of dana, or generosity, poses a profound challenge to our separative, extractive relationship with Earth. What forms of ecological, economic, and social renewal might be possible if we see through the delusion of endless acquisition?
EcoDharma Art, Poetry, and Imagery
- One Earth Sangha
- June 2, 2014
The haunting photography of J. Henry Fair asks us to hold a steady gaze as we view vast landscapes transformed by industry. In this interview with the artist, we explore the paradoxical beauty of his work and what it might awaken in our hearts.
The Path of Engaged Practice is itself made sustainable by compassion, commitment and community.
Featured Online Course
from Our Networks
Climate, Justice, Nonviolence and Regenerative social change
Can we take the inconvenient and risky actions necessary to minimize suffering? How might taking such actions become more normal, healing, holistic, and beautiful? Can they authentically express our deepest spiritual truths?
Led by Boundless in Motion and hosted by One Earth Sangha, this course begins May 15. Applications open now.
Led by Boundless in Motion and hosted by One Earth Sangha, this course begins May 15. Applications open now.
Events
from our Networks
Lessons for Moving Through Change, Loss and Disruption
- December 8, 2021
- New York Insight Meditation Center
Online
Based on her new book, We Were Made for These Times, Kaira Jewel Lingo leads an evening exploration of teachings to support you in difficult times.
Refuge, Resilience, Courage and Sacred Activism for These Times
- December 18, 2021
- — December 19, 2021
Online
Wise Action Toward a Life-Sustaining Society
- January 3, 2022
- — February 7, 2022
Online
Statements
from Leaders and Practitioners
International Dharma Teachers' Statement on Climate Change
In 2014, the global sangha of Buddhist and mindfulness practitioners joined Dharma teachers from around the world in signing this statement on climate change.
Authentic repair begins with restoring our relationships ... with ourselves, one another as well as lands, waters, and the living Earth community.
Campaigns for Action
A Practice of Meeting Harm with Steady Love
We invite you to bring your standing practice both into the meditation hall and out in the world with you, as an act of solidarity with life.
Featured Calls to Action
Upcoming
- #StopLine3: Check out the @stopline3 linktree for information about how to join the movement by donating, attending a workshop or rally, helping allies on the frontlines get supplies, and more.
- Oak Flat: US residents can ask your members of Congress to support and co-sponsor the Save Oak Flat Act.
- Chase, CitiBank, Bank of America, and Wells Fargo customers: Sign on to an open letter asking your bank’s CEO to stop funding the destruction of our planet.
Ongoing Opportunities
- Stop the Money Pipeline:
- Move your money and divest from fossil fuels
- If you are a college student, learn about and launch a reinvestment campaign
- Tell your government representatives and local financial institutions to put people and planet before polluters
Stories of Engagement
An Interview with Jeff Wagner
- Mark Rasmuson
- June 4, 2021
In the first of a new interview series, outdoor educator, writer and non-profit founder Jeff Wagner reflects on localized belonging as resistance.
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