Eco comes from the Greek word oikos meaning house or home.
From it we get the words ecology and economy.
The present ecological crisis is not just a pollution problem, but an indicator
of how our human psyche and culture became divorced from our natural habitats.
This is a spiritual crisis, challenging us to realize our utter interdependence with all of life.
~ We are the Earth’s Immune System Rising ~
‘Business as usual’ is fast eroding.
We are now riding the waves of systemic dismemberment while at the same time witnessing a massive global awakening.
It’s crucial to link into support:
November 2019: ECOSATTVA Training revised ~ an online course for Aspiring EcoSattvas
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THINK GLOBALLY
One Earth Sangha Dharma & Climate
The Buddhists of Extinction Rebellion
Summary of Solutions
The Solutions Project
Deep Adaptation Forum
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ACT LOCALLY
Sacramento Climate Sangha
350 Sacramento
Extinction Rebellion Sacramento
Sunrise Movement Sacramento
Spirit Rock, Woodacre: No Time to Loose
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GREEN TRAVEL
Green Travel Guide
Carbon Credits Guide by Sky Mind Retreats
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INFORMATION~INSPIRATION
Bhikkhu Bodhi, Climate Change Is a Moral Issue, 2015; Let’s Stand Up Together, 2017; A Buddhist Perspective on Women’s Liberation, 2019
Catherine Ingram, Facing Extinction, 2019
David Loy, Ecodharma ~ Buddhist Teachings for the Ecological Crisis, 2018
Hans Rosling, Factfulness ~ Ten Reasons We’re Wrong About the World – and Why Things Are Better Than You Think, 2018
Jem Bendell, Deep Adaptation Blog, current
Jon Kabat-Zinn, Mindfulness for All, 2019
Margaret Klein, The Transformative Power of Climate Truth, 2018; Leading the Public into Emergency Mode, 2019; Transform Yourself with Climate Truth, 2019; Grieving the Future You Thought You Had, 2019
Naomi Klein, No Is Not Enough, 2017, This Changes Everything, 2014, On FIRE, 2019
Paul Hawken, Drawdown: The Most Comprehensive Plan Ever Proposed to Reverse Global Warming, 2017
Roy Scranton, Learning to Die in the Anthropocene: Reflections on the End of a Civilization, 2015
Thanissara Mary Weinberg, Time to Stand Up: An Engaged Manifesto for Our Earth – The Buddha’s Life and Message through Feminine Eyes, 2016; Declare Climate Emergency Now, 2019
Yuval Noah Harari, Sapiens: A Brief Histroy of Humankind, 2014; Homo Deus: A Brief History of Tomorrow, 2015; 21 Lessons for the 21st Century, 2018
ALLIES
Ekuthuleni: Meditation & Eco Retreats
and many many more…
“Whatever you do may seem insignificant,
but it is most important that you do it.”
(Mahatma Gandhi)
Last Update: November 8, 2019