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Touching the Earth Collective—January 2021 Newsletter – HIGHLIGHT
Dear Collective’s members and friends, UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ address on “The State of the Planet” from early December at Columbia University is an exceptionally frank assessment of the perilous state of our sacred living environment. He is explicit: “Let’s be clear: Human activities are at the root ... continuePosted January 5, 2021 by archives-staff
Energy To Go On – HIGHLIGHT
Shambhalians at the Global Climate Action Summit in San Francisco by Irene Woodward, Emily Takahashi, and David Takahashi Why we do the work of loving and protecting the earth, of attending to climate change? Certain people, certain situations, certain thoughts–they give us energy to go on. The Global ... continuePosted September 29, 2018 by CGH
The Time to get it Right – HIGHLIGHT
Initiating the climate change conversation in Nova Scotia: A Retreat at the Thinkers Lodge, Pugwash, Nova Scotia on the 60th Anniversary of the Inaugural Pugwash Conference on Nuclear Disarmament, Co-Recipient of the 1995 Nobel Peace Prize By Shastri Christine Heming and Karalee Clark The Statement: We know there are no ... continuePosted October 23, 2017 by CGH
Earth/Dharma: Ecology and Buddhism – HIGHLIGHT
Using mindfulness practice we can work with environmental problems directly without experiencing the obstacles of anger, powerlessness, burnout, or blaming others. by Jane Philpin The EARTH/DHARMA Ecology and Buddhism series currently running at the Shambhala Meditation Center of White River offers an exploration of our relationship with the ... continuePosted November 24, 2016 by CGH
Taking Action with the Delta 5 – HIGHLIGHT
An interview with Shambhalian and Delta 5 environmental activist Liz Spoerri by Carol Henderson Members of environmental activist group Delta 5 have been in the news recently, for the groundbreaking legal defense allowed at their trial. In court on charges of trespassing and obstructing a train, following an ... continuePosted March 7, 2016 by CGH
Creating Enlightened Society on a Lifeless Planet – HIGHLIGHT
Are We Reacting with Urgency to the Climate Crisis? by Irene Lorch-Wauchope, Halifax, Nova Scotia As Buddhists, we understand that we create our reality with our thoughts. Unfortunately, this also applies to how many of us are reacting to the increasing urgency of the climate crisis. No matter ... continuePosted November 24, 2013 by