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
- October 6, 2024
- Black Breath Sits
A morning in community, with walking and sitting meditation, deep listening, and energy healing. Exact location, suggestions on what to bring, possible speaker/s, and more details will be emailed closer to the date to those who've RSVPed that they're attending.
With Mark Dannenfelser
- October 10, 2024
- — November 14, 2024
- MBSR-EcoAwareness
Online
This series of workshops brings together MBSR teachers to contemplate and engage in practice around their wishes for wellbeing and healing for our planet Earth. Facilitator: Mark Dannenfelser; Thursdays, 12-2pm EST. Dates: Oct 10, 17, 24, 31 and Nov 7, 14.
With Fleet Maull, Garth Katto Smelser, Katrina Combs and Michael Brady
- October 10, 2024
- The Lenz Foundation
Online
You'll have the chance to view this election through the lens of Buddhist wisdom, helping you approach the run-up and outcome with a more hopeful, detached, nonjudgmental, and clear-headed perspective.
With Beth Norcross and Leah Rampy
- October 10, 2024
- — November 14, 2024
- The Center for Spirituality in Nature
Online
This provocative program examines the ancient wisdom trees offer us for living into our deep spiritual and ecological connections with our human and non-human brothers and sisters, Earth and Divine Mystery.
Statements
from Leaders and Practioners
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
- 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 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.