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
Amsterdam, Noord-Holland 1072 RB
Netherlands
Upcoming Events
from Our Networks
Exploring Where a Mindful Life and Ecology Meet
- July 16
- — July 20, 2024
- Shambhala Touching the Earth Collective
Online
With Dougald Hine, Helena Norberg-Hodge, Adam Lobel, Catherine McGee, Liane Stephan, and Christian Daniel Wahl. A series of five talks, join one or join them all.
A Community Program on Palestine/Israel (Session 1 of 3)
- July 28
- Southern Dharma Retreat Center
Online
Join Ronya Banks and Donald Rothberg for a series of three online programs designed to support you and other members of our greater sangha in responding to the crisis in Israel/Palestine with greater empathy, care, and grounding in our teachings and practices.
With Hoka Iris Dotan Katz, Dr. Vinya Ariyaratne and Tani Katz
- July 31
- Zen Peacemakers International
Online
Dr. Ariyaratne was one of the most important leaders of engaged Buddhism in the world. In this upcoming event Iris Dotan Katz will present Ariyaratne's vision and practice, share from her personal experience and work with him, and invite Dr. Vinya Ariyaratne (Ari's son and the leader of Sarvodaya movement) and Tani Katz to share their own experience and work as well.
BIPOC Practice Series with Lama Rod Owens
- August 4
- — August 11, 2024
- Lama Rod
Online
Join Lama Rod at the intersection of multiple traditions, including Tantric Buddhism and indigenous shamanic ritual, which can support your protection, heart-opening, and grief work as you surrender to the care of the ancestors.
Statements
from Leaders and Practioners
Statement
- One Earth Sangha
What does it mean to follow the path of spiritual warriorship or to be an ecosattva? The leadership council of the Shambhala Community has issued a statement exploring the role of the spiritual warrior that resonates for all Buddhist traditions.
Statement
A Western Soto Zen Buddhist Statement on the Climate Crisis
- Western Soto Zen Buddhists
The Western Soto Zen Buddhist Association's statement on the climate crisis draws from a long term commitment from this rich tradition to Earth, sustainability, and compassion.
Statement
A Buddhist Statement of Support for the Standing Rock action and Water is Life Protectors
- One Earth Sangha
To protect life, we must protect water. An alliance of Buddhist communities stands in solidarity with Indigenous water protectors, and your voice and support are needed.
Statement
A Buddhist Declaration on Climate Change
- One Earth Sangha
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.
Stories of Community
EcoDharma
Lessons from Ladakh’s Climate Leadership
- Sneha Poddar
By adapting traditional Buddhist wisdom to contemporary challenges, a community in Ladakh is devoting itself to the sacred duty of protecting land.
EcoDharma
EcoDharma Beacon
- John Harvey Negru
The Barre Center for Buddhist Studies is one of many land-based centers embracing EcoDharma not only in their programming but in caring for land and complex histories.
EcoDharma
- Kalzang Dorjee Bhutia, Amy Holmes-Tagchungdarpa, Ang Dolma Sherpa and Pasang Yangjee Sherpa
On the occasion of Vesak we are invited to contemplate whether the real world objects emblematic of our tradition are aligned with its teachings.
EcoDharma
A Story of Local Community
- Ali Saperstein
A Seattle-based group is coming together to cultivate wisdom, compassion and energy for action.