Amid the rise of authoritarian power and the prospect for unhindered extraction, many of us who feel the call to protect are feeling shaken and unsure. Yet, as aspiring Ecosattvas, it has never been more critical to embody the Buddha’s teachings in all our relations. In times of great suffering, extreme change, impermanence and uncertainty, we can build a new solidarity by relying on our strongest allies: Gaia, this living planet we are integrally connected with; and, the Dharma perspective embodied in bodhisattva ethics.
