EcoDharma

Caring for the Earth as Buddhist Practice

Gil Fronsdal
July 18, 2017

Buddhism emphasizes that our individual actions affect the world around us, and it follows that caring for the natural world begins with each of us.

Gil Fronsdal

EcoDharma

Climate Change is Making us Crazy

Interview with Norman Fischer

Norman Fischer
July 8, 2017

Norman Fisher notes that because the challenge of climate change is a matter of "...human beings thinking and behaving in a way that’s guaranteed to compound our problems," Zen practices have something vital to offer.

Norman Fischer

EcoDharma

Love Letter to New Activists

Sarah Vekasi
May 27, 2017

Following the People's Climate Mobilization, we might ask "was that effective?" or "what next?" In her warm and wise letter to new activists, long-time engaged environmentalist, Sarah Vekasi, addresses the importance of a mindful approach to becoming and staying engaged.

Sarah Vekasi

EcoDharma

Changing Directions

Bhikkhu Bodhi
April 22, 2017

"On April 29th ...I will be marching not only on behalf of people here in the U.S. but on behalf of people all around the world... especially those whose voices will never reach our leaders." Join Bhikkhu Bodhi and hundreds of ecosattvas at the People's Climate Mobilization. Here's why this mobilization is crucial.

Bhikkhu Bodhi

EcoDharma

Beyond “Small is Beautiful”

Buddhism and the Economics of Climate Change

Julie Nelson
March 31, 2017

If economies have no essential nature, could one path forward into our climate change reality be a kind of softening—to accept the economy as a koan that helps us focus on what is right in front of us right now.

Julie Nelson

EcoDharma

New York Insight’s Budding EcoSangha

Vivian Mac
March 9, 2017

Rising out of the experience of taking the EcoSattva Training, together, a local group is finding the inspiration, courage and determination to heal themselves and their world.

Vivian Mac

EcoDharma

Let’s Stand Up Together

Bhikkhu Bodhi
February 27, 2017

Can Buddhist leaders and teachers advocate for social and climate justice yet steer clear of political affiliation? Bikkhu Bodhi encourages bold but non-partisan engagement, envisioning a pan-Buddhist alliance to protect of all vulnerable beings.

Bhikkhu Bodhi

EcoDharma

Autonomism and the Women’s March

Shaun Bartone
January 25, 2017

"What the Women’s March has achieved .... is the fundamental cultural shift from power over to power with .... from from competition to compassion." Dharma scholar Shaun Bartone reflects on our common cause for the dignity and liberation and all beings.

Shaun Bartone

EcoDharma

A Living Prayer

Report from Standing Rock

Thanissara
December 5, 2016

"What one is bequeathed through the gift of Standing Rock is a clarified, strong, heart, burning with a light of commitment and hope in the face of incalculable odds."

Thanissara

EcoDharma

Steady at the Face of the Inferno

Thanissara
November 10, 2016

Donald Trump will soon hold significant power in the US and indeed around the world and for many of us, that is truly ominous. But his is only a certain kind of power and, from the perspective of the Dharma, not the most important.

Thanissara

No Mud, No Lotus

— Thích Nhất Hạnh

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