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Buddhist Action

The Burning House: A Buddhist response to the climate and ecological emergency

By Sadayasihi on Tue, 14 Jul, 2020 - 15:16

The Burning House: A Buddhist response to the climate and ecological emergency

By Sadayasihi on Tue, 14 Jul, 2020 - 15:16

The Burning House: A Buddhist response to the climate and ecological emergency with Shantigarbha
Sunday July 26

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Since Shantigarbha heard Greta Thunberg tell the European Parliament to act as if our house is on fire,...

Buddhist Action

For the Earth: The Environment and Social Justice

By kusaladevi on Wed, 1 Jul, 2020 - 11:41

For the Earth: The Environment and Social Justice

By kusaladevi on Wed, 1 Jul, 2020 - 11:41

For the Earth: The Environment and Social Justice, closing panel, Sunday 5th July

Join us for a closing panel of five great speakers to help us round off BAM 2020!

Joining all of our wonderful, previous guests from this month’s exploration of how Buddhist practice...

Buddhist Action

For the Earth: Deeper Resources for Action

By Sadayasihi on Fri, 26 Jun, 2020 - 13:01

For the Earth: Deeper Resources for Action

By Sadayasihi on Fri, 26 Jun, 2020 - 13:01

For the Earth: Deeper Resources for Action, by Guhyapati, Sunday 28th June

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The last year has seen important shifts in public narrative and awareness around the climate crisis. We’re living through enormous mobilisations on key social and ecological issues. For many, this feels like a turning point. In the midst of this historic point of disruption, awareness of the complexity of social change should alerts...

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For the Earth: The Earth is My Witness

By kusaladevi on Wed, 17 Jun, 2020 - 12:13

For the Earth: The Earth is My Witness

By kusaladevi on Wed, 17 Jun, 2020 - 12:13

For the Earth: The Earth is My Witness, by Aryadrishti, Sunday June 21st

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When Mara challenged the Buddha on the verge of enlightenment on his worth, he called the earth as his witness. The earth now is a witness to all the greed, hatred, and delusion of centuries of human occupation. Just as the Buddha saw...

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For the Earth: The Art of Skilful Choices by Vimalamoksha

By Sadayasihi on Wed, 10 Jun, 2020 - 14:45

For the Earth: The Art of Skilful Choices by Vimalamoksha

By Sadayasihi on Wed, 10 Jun, 2020 - 14:45

For the Earth: The Art of Skilful Choices by Vimalamoksha, Saturday 13th June

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As the fragility of our collective society is becoming more and more apparent to more and more people, it is important to investigate the motivation that drives our actions personally and collectively. Especially if we want...

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The Compassionate Revolution - BAM! 2020

By kusaladevi on Fri, 5 Jun, 2020 - 17:55

The Compassionate Revolution - BAM! 2020

By kusaladevi on Fri, 5 Jun, 2020 - 17:55

Did you know it’s Buddhist Action Month (BAM!)? Taking place around the world throughout June, this year’s theme is “For the Earth” and we have exciting events taking place throughout the month.

Join us this Sunday 7th June for the first live event - a Presentation and Q&A by Parami: The Compassionate Revolution

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Metta for Merida

By mokshini on Sun, 6 Aug, 2017 - 10:18

Metta for Merida

By mokshini on Sun, 6 Aug, 2017 - 10:18

Dear friends, Vajranatha, and the Triratna Sangha in Venezuela, needs our help!

At the recent European chairs meeting Vajrnatha, the only order member in Venezuela, spoke movingly about the situation in Venezuela, and Merida, where he lives.

In the video he says ”I really need help…. what’s happening in Venezuela is a humanitarian crisis. I would like Triratna to be able to respond to this crisis.”

Please watch this video and share it with your sangha friends. What can we do to help the situation? Can...