One Earth Community

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

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Upcoming Events

from Our Networks

A Dialogue between Mohsen Mahdawi and Gil Fronsdal

Online
What does it mean to practice peace when you’re facing deportation for being a peacemaker? This is an invaluable chance to hear from someone dedicated to peacemaking and conflict resolution in the most challenging situation while being rooted in inner practice and peace.

Weekly Buddhist Vigils for Oak Flat

Online
Every Wednesday until January 7 Guardians of the Sacred will be dedicated to the protection of Oak Flat. Oak Flat, Chi’chil Biłdagoteel, is a sacred site for the Western Apache people in Arizona. It is currently in grave danger of being turned over to an international copper mining company.

Online Ceremony

Online
Join Lama Liz and Lama Willa for this precious opportunity to take or renew Refuge, Bodhisattva and Ecosattva Vows with the Natural Dharma Fellowship sangha.

With Rebecca Bradshaw

Online
This eight-session EcoSattva Training, created by One Earth Sangha, will be facilitated by IWM Guiding Teacher Emeritus Rebecca Bradshaw. To foster local community, four sessions will take place in-person/hybrid, and four sessions online. Local participants are encouraged to register and attend in person. A limited number of online spots will be made available.
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Sponsored by the BESS Family Foundation, Earth Awareness Community Retreats are intended to foster community among those whose work and interests are focused on the intersection of mindfulness/meditation and climate change. Retreats will be held in 2025 – 2027 at four geographically dispersed retreat centers. Attendance at the retreats is free, but other costs are participant responsibilities.

Statements

from Leaders and Practioners

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International Dharma Teachers' Statement on Climate Change

In 2014, the global sangha of Buddhist and mindfulness practitioners joined Dharma teachers from around the world in signing this statement on climate change.
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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.
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A Western Soto Zen Buddhist Statement on the Climate Crisis

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.
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A Buddhist Statement of Support for the Standing Rock action and Water is Life Protectors

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.

Stories of Community

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Where does the Great Turning live? Or rather, how do we live the Great Turning?
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One Earth Sangha’s suggestions for how to get started on taking action.
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Lessons from Ladakh’s Climate Leadership

By adapting traditional Buddhist wisdom to contemporary challenges, a community in Ladakh is devoting itself to the sacred duty of protecting land.