Oct 1, Opening Evening for Earth Care Week at the Vihara
- Video showing ‘Story of Stuff’ followed by tea with the commmunity
- Video showing ‘Happy’ followed by sharing & discussion
- Puja (expressions of honour, worship and devotional attention) & Individual Determinations & Protection Chanting for the Earth
Oct 3, At your home: A Day Without Electricity
- Remembering the Buddha’s last words: “Be a light unto yourself”, we will not use any lights or appliances (except fridge & freezer) for the whole day. An investigation of our dependency on electricity to illuminate the heart and mind – please join us for an electricity-free day in your own home if you can.
Oct 4, Lunar (New Moon) Observance at the Vihara with the Dhammadharini Bhikkhuni Sangha
- Meal with Dhammadharini Nuns Sangha followed by the Patimokkha Recitation and then tea
- Puja and Dhamma Sharing on Earth Care and Climate Change
Oct 5, Honoring Earth Care Week at Karuna Buddhist Vihara, Milbrae
- Tea with guests
- Puja (expressions of “honour, worship and devotional attention) & Panel Discussion
Oct 6, Buddhist Global Relief Walk in San Jose
Oct 7, Closing Evening for Earth Care Week at the vihara
- Sutta Discussion related to Climate Change (AN 7:66)
- Puja & Protection Chanting for the Earth
