Caring Practice
Caring for the earth and all beings, human and non-human, is caring for ourselves. In this stream, we explore the various forms of practice that embody that care:
- Earth Meditations
Practices for individuals to undertake on their own or in sangha to cultivate connections to the earth, our larger body. - Living Green
Inspiration, strategies and resources for reducing our carbon emissions and waste as well as other ways of contributing to a healthy planet. - Wise Speech & Action
Opportunities for speaking and acting with others on how we can respond to the reality of climate change with wisdom and compassion.
Launching a New Campaign: Living the Change
Communities of meaning are stepping up to live the change we need. Join us and in a multi-faith initiative for living in sustainable relationship with and for the web of life.
Go DeeperConfronting Whiteness and Privilege in Eco-Dharma
Eco-Dharma…must confront whiteness and privilege in order to “create earnest inter-dependent communities that understand that different people have different privilege and abilities,” and seek to act on that understanding.
Go DeeperA Plea For the Animals
In writing about the ecodharma of not eating meat, Buddhist monk Matthieu Ricard says, “The most striking quality that humans and animals have in common is the capacity to experience suffering.”
Go DeeperWhen the Tree Stops Bearing Fruit
Buddhism emphasizes that our individual actions affect the world around us, and it follows that caring for the natural world begins with each of us.
Go DeeperLove Letter to New Activists
Following the People’s Climate Mobilization, we might ask “was that effective?” or “what next?” In her warm and wise letter to new activists, long-time engaged environmentalist, Sarah Vekasi, addresses the importance of a mindful approach to becoming and staying engaged.
Go DeeperGreen Vesak: Ebullience and Emergence
On the annual occasion of Vesak, Amelia Willaims uses poetry to explore our relationship with nature and our own Buddha nature.
Go DeeperMobilizing on Behalf of Life
As Buddhists we are committed to the “timeless values of compassion, peace and wisdom.” Ven. Bikkhu Bhodhi calls on us to mobilize in “inspired action to protect the climate.”
Go DeeperLet’s Stand Up Together
Can Buddhist leaders and teachers advocate for social and climate justice yet steer clear of political affiliation? Bikkhu Bodhi encourages bold but non-partisan engagement, envisioning a pan-Buddhist alliance to protect of all vulnerable beings.
Go DeeperMindfulness in Action at the People’s Climate Mobilization
Let’s gather a strong, mindful presence this April for the People’s Climate Movement. Save the dates of April 2 and 29 and then start organizing your communities for this opportunity to stand for all children of all species.
Go DeeperAutonomism and the Women’s March
“What the Women’s March has achieved …. is the fundamental cultural shift from power over to power with …. from from competition to compassion.” Dharma scholar Shaun Bartone reflects on our common cause for the dignity and liberation and all beings.
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