We do not walk this path alone.
Coming to terms with and responding to what is underway requires the support of community.
EcoSanghas to Join
In-Person or Online
Group meets Monthly; discussion is in Nederlands.
LocationAvercampstraat 74
Amsterdam, Noord-Holland 1072 RB
Netherlands
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.
Upcoming Events
from Our Networks
With Lama Rod Owens
- May 25, 2024
- — May 31, 2024
- Rocky Mountain Ecodharma Retreat Center
We will explore themes around climate anxiety, the harm of individual and collective narcissism, connecting to the awakened consciousness of the earth as well as the sky, and developing renewed visions for climate change organizing and activism based on the recognition that all systems of violence intersect with climate change work. We will be relying on Lama Rod’s newest book, The New Saints, along with ancient Buddhist based practices.
Finding Refuge in an Earth Based Lineage
- March 19, 2024
- — November 21, 2024
- Natural Dharma Fellowship
Online
Join Lama Willa Blythe Baker and Lama Liz Monson for this year-long interactive online series exploring the deepest promise of our spiritual practice. This journey is not about soothing anxiety or finding calm amidst chaos. It's about attending to our collective trauma, embracing the truth of non-separation, and rewilding our souls to align with the wisdom and love flowing through all of existence.
- March 19, 2024
- Calgary, Edmonton, Regina and Saskatoon Insight Meditation Communities
Online
Each session will include grounding skills, community sharing, Buddhist practices and how they can support us in this time, and information on the science and positive initiatives. James Lowe, Ram Appalaraju, and Jeanne Corrigal will join us.
With Janet Gyatso
- March 21, 2024
- — April 4, 2024
- Barre Center for Buddhist Studies
Online
In our three sessions together we will focus on developing our compassion and commitment to animal welfare through Buddhist-inspired practices. We invite both animal lovers and those with little sympathy for animals; our goal is to amplify our appreciation of the value of animals and reinforce our commitment to act ethically towards them.
A Hybrid Retreat on Crazy Wisdom
- March 21, 2024
- — March 24, 2024
- Natural Dharma Fellowship
Online
In these dark days, when our world is facing tremendous challenges, the question of how to respond to the suffering we see and experience is front and center. What tools can we draw on? What ways of being, acting, and attending can we access to discover the resilience and compassion we need to grow into this time? Join Lama Liz Monson and Matthew Bellows for this hybrid retreat.
Exploring Islands of Coherence in a World Hovering on the Cusp between Breakthrough and Breakdown
- March 22, 2024
- Garrison Institute
Online
Indy Johar and Jonathan F. P. Rose explore how to transform the worldviews of underlying and often-invisible systems – economic, governance, and policy systems –to give rise to a world of mutual thriving.
Becoming a Holy Vessel for Healing Our World
- March 22, 2024
- Collected Works Bookstore
Online
As many of us wonder what we can do in this eleventh hour, Summoned by the Earth offers an account of one woman’s response to the challenges we face, and is an invitation to become “sacred activists” heeding the call of the Earth.
Statements
from Leaders and Practioners
A Buddhist Declaration on Climate Change
The Buddhist Declaration on Climate Change. On November 28th, 2015 in Paris, this statement was presented to UN climate negotiators with other faith statements around the world.
A Western Soto Zen Buddhist Statement on the Climate Crisis
- Western Soto Zen Buddhists
Stories of Community
A Story of Local Community
A Seattle-based group is coming together to cultivate wisdom, compassion and energy for action.
EcoDharma
Reflections on an Eco-Advisory Retreat for Dharma Leaders
EcoDharma
A Conversation with Kritee Kanko