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One Centre, One Global Sustainability Effort – HIGHLIGHT
A look at the sustainability effort at the Halifax Shambhala Centre By Richard Peisinger The central focus of the Halifax Shambhala Centre Sustainability Initiative, formed in 2007, is to support conditions for success at the World Summit on Climate Change in Copenhagen from December 11-14. To send ... continuePosted December 4, 2009 by
Buddhadharma and the Planetary Crisis – HIGHLIGHT
We begin our theme on the Buddhist Response to Climate Change, with an excerpt from the new book, A Buddhist Response to the Climate Emergency, edited by John Stanley, David R. Loy, and Gyurme Dorje. From the introduction, by David R. Loy and John Stanley If ... continuePosted December 1, 2009 by Jennifer Holder
Touching the Earth, France : 2009 Activities Report
For the group Toucher la Terre, France, the year 2009 was marked by the actual launch of its activities, as the group initiated projects and provided technical assistance for their implementation. continuePosted November 17, 2009 by Rinchen Dug Pamo
Touching the Earth in Mexico – HIGHLIGHT
By John Perkins and Margaretta Sander In the central mountains of Mexico the town of San Miguel de Allende sits against the hills of the high desert plain. A UNESCO World Heritage site, San Miguel is consistently on the Conde Nast list of top 10 cities. It ... continuePosted August 11, 2009 by
The Sakyong on signing declaration on climate change – HIGHLIGHT
By Touching the Earth Working Group In the winter of 2008, Buddhadharma magazine published an appeal for an international Buddhist conference in response to the growing risks of climate change. Following this appeal, a document was drafted with the input of over 20 Buddhist teachers, culminating in ... continuePosted July 10, 2009 by
Coming to a Center Near You: Sustainability Manuals – HIGHLIGHT
The Touching the Earth working group’s mission is that Shambhala become a powerful force for societal transformation in accordance with the principles and practices of both Shambhala warriorship and environmental sustainability. For more information, visit the group’s Shambhala webpage. The Touching the Earth group is creating ... continuePosted April 21, 2009 by
Taking Our Seats as Earth Protectors – HIGHLIGHT
By Sue Gilman and Fred Meyer for the Dot Touching the Earth, Shambhala’s working group on the environment and sustainability, came together in person for the first time in November for a retreat at Karmê Chöling. Officially born at the 2006 Congress in Cologne, the group has ... continuePosted January 30, 2009 by Sue_Gilman