“Make of yourself a light,” the Buddha advised. On Sunday evening December 7th, spiritual traditions of all kinds will join together in a global candlelight vigil to support a strong outcome at the UN climate change negotiations in Lima, Peru. Can you add your light?
“Things are getting worse and worse and better and better, faster and faster.” At no time has this climate koan felt more apt than now. One Earth Sangha's Lou Leonard offers this update on climate science and policy. What a great invitation to be with uncertainty.
What does climate change have to do with Ferguson?
Kristin Barker
What does climate change have to do with Ferguson? We invite you here to look with us at the shared roots, the common patterns and bring compassion to the racially-conditioned mind, even your own.
Joining with other spiritual traditions and artists, the Dharma Action Network for Climate Engagement (DANCE) organized a protest against "Gross Negligence" on the part of British Petroleum. This is how we can "multiply our courage."
Fear over climate disruption often spurs denial and ends in panic or mental paralysis. Yet it may equally well give rise to samvega, a sense of urgency leading to wise action. In this essay, Ven. Bhikkhu Bodhi argues that everything depends on how we metabolize our fear.
In honor of Earth Care Week beginning today we host the first of 5 online, free conversations on "Mindfulness and Climate Action." Get all the details here. We hope you can join us!
Members of One Earth Sangha joined events in New York City and around the world for the People's Climate March. Buddhist teacher and climate activist, Thanissara, gives her first hand account of this moment of global compassion in action.
We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.
