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Tag: sustainability

Buddhist Action Month 2015
Buddhist Action Month 2015

10 tips to reduce our carbon footprint - part 2

By Mokshini on Sun, 28 Jun, 2015 - 17:45

  • how bad are bananas?

    how bad are bananas?

10 tips to reduce our carbon footprint - part 2

By Mokshini on Sun, 28 Jun, 2015 - 17:45

Here is some more info is from the book called ‘How Bad are Bananas?‘ by Mike Berners-Lee. This book compares the relative amount of the carbon impact of a wide range of daily products and activities and gives an estimate of the actual carbon produced from each to help us make more informed choices. The carbon footprint figures for each product are estimates  (Co2e) - but the book makes it very obvious and easy to see where we can make choices that would significantly...
Buddhist Action Month 2015
Buddhist Action Month 2015

Buddhist Action Month 2015 in Dublin

By Sadayasihi on Mon, 25 May, 2015 - 10:26

Buddhist Action Month 2015 in Dublin

By Sadayasihi on Mon, 25 May, 2015 - 10:26

This is the first year that the Dublin Buddhist Centre has gotten actively involved in Buddhist Action Month.  It has been enthusiastically embraced by the Centre team and the Sangha and now most of the events happening in June have been ‘BAM!’-ed!   To get into the spirit of BAM all events are on a donation or dana basis, (though there is a non-refundable €50 booking deposit for the Cavan retreat).

In the run up to BAM! we are asking...
Buddhist Action Month 2015
Buddhist Action Month 2015

Dharmic reasons to take part in BAM: No 4

By Munisha on Fri, 22 May, 2015 - 00:17

  • Flashmob meditator

    Flashmob meditator

Dharmic reasons to take part in BAM: No 4

By Munisha on Fri, 22 May, 2015 - 00:17

Skilful intentions lead to skilful actions

The primary suggestion in the list of suggested actions for BAM is that we, following British Quakers’ Minute 36, commit to becoming a “sustainable, low-carbon community”.

This is an intention rather than a prescription; the start of a journey of exploration rather than a list of rules. The suggestion is that we collectively embark upon a journey, essentially one of ever-increasing awareness, in the faith that over time, specific skilful actions based on...
Buddhist Action Month 2015
Buddhist Action Month 2015

Sustainability - Awakening Money - Caring for Others: Your World Needs You!

By Mokshini on Mon, 6 Apr, 2015 - 21:40

Sustainability - Awakening Money - Caring for Others: Your World Needs You!

By Mokshini on Mon, 6 Apr, 2015 - 21:40

This year we have three broad areas for suggested actions for your Buddhist Centre or Sangha - but don’t let that limit you. Other suggestions welcome, of course! If you’d like to share them in this space, get in touch! 

Sustainability 
1. Get in touch with the trustees at your Buddhist Centre and talk about how your Centre can move towards becoming low–carbon sustainable community” and be part...
Buddhist Action Month 2015
Buddhist Action Month 2015

A Guide To Sustainable Buddhist Centres

By Amalaketu on Mon, 6 Apr, 2015 - 21:37

For everything you need to know about the Sustainable Buddhist Centre Certification Scheme - including how to get the certificate signed by Order member and Low Carbon Consultant Amalaketu - here is our guide to sustainable Buddhist Centres!

File NameSize
Guide To Sustainable Buddhist Centres336.3 KB
Sustainable Certificate150.12 KB
Earth Metta Sangha
Earth Metta Sangha

Earth Metta Retreat @ Rivendell (March 20-22, 2015)

By Christine on Wed, 21 Jan, 2015 - 21:16

Earth Metta Retreat @ Rivendell (March 20-22, 2015)

By Christine on Wed, 21 Jan, 2015 - 21:16A bunch of us are planning on going to the Earth Metta weekend retreat (March 20-21), and hope to meet more sustainability-minded individuals from other centres there. So if you’ve always fancied visiting this fantastic centre and exploring this powerful theme, you’ll be in good company! Please join us:
http://www.rivendellretreatcentre.com/weekend.php
Earth Metta Sangha
Earth Metta Sangha

Introducing Eco-Dharma by Amalaketu

By Christine on Thu, 18 Dec, 2014 - 16:34
This is a must-listen talk to anyone interested in sustainability issues, the climate crisis, etc.
Triratna News
Triratna News

Triratna Sustainable Buddhist Centre Project

By Munisha on Wed, 17 Sep, 2014 - 00:59

Triratna Sustainable Buddhist Centre Project

By Munisha on Wed, 17 Sep, 2014 - 00:59July’s meeting of the European Chairs’ Assembly at Adhisthana saw the launch of a new environmental initiative for Triratna worldwide.

The Triratna Sustainable Buddhist Centre Project isn’t just a good idea! It comes complete with a practical Centre Certification Scheme devised by Amalaketu. He’s Chair of the Colchester Buddhist Centre, UK and a specialist in energy efficiency.

The aim of the scheme is to champion sustainability across Triratna and to support Buddhist centres to exemplify...
Earth Metta Sangha
Earth Metta Sangha

Inner Work meets Worldly Action > People's Climate March @ 21st Sept 2014

By Christine on Sun, 7 Sep, 2014 - 23:36

  • If not Now, when? If...

    If not Now, when? If not us, Who?

  • Sheffield Rivers Rally,...

    Sheffield Rivers Rally, map and info

  • Rivers Rally, information

    Rivers Rally, information
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Inner Work meets Worldly Action > People's Climate March @ 21st Sept 2014

By Christine on Sun, 7 Sep, 2014 - 23:36On September 21st, thousands will take to the streets to motivate the UN Earth Summit (NYC) to take ambitious action on the climate crisis. Anticipated as the biggest unified campaign of our time, Buddhist presence has much to add.

On this day, we’ll engage in rituals of both spiritual and worldly realms. Following a morning of meditation and ritual at the Centre, we’ll join the Sheffield Rivers Rally (organized by Sheffield Climate Alliance) for an afternoon of...
Free Buddhist Audio
Free Buddhist Audio

FBA Podcast: Hopeful Buddhist Response to Environmental Crisis

By Rijupatha on Mon, 28 Jul, 2014 - 16:14

FBA Podcast: Hopeful Buddhist Response to Environmental Crisis

By Rijupatha on Mon, 28 Jul, 2014 - 16:14This week’s FBA Podcast comes to us from Amalaketu entitled “A Hopeful Buddhist Response to Environmental Crisis”. How, as Buddhists, can we respond appropriately to the current environmental crisis. Talk given on Sangha Night at Norwich Buddhist Centre on 1st July 2014.

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