As most of you know, after the heartbreaking attacks in Paris 2 weeks ago, the French government has decided to cancel most of the public events for the two weeks of the COP 21 negotiations. This includes the two major mobilizations that the global advocacy community has been planning since more than 2 years.

The links below offer some ideas how you can support the Climate Movement at this crucial time. By observing some of these practices you can unite in spirit with concerned citizens around the globe and with us at Aloka Vihara.

Nov 29 – Dec 11: Global Climate Prayer
Nov 30 – Dec 12: One Minute for the Earth
Green Ribbon for Climate Action

Here is the latest article by Ven Bhikkhu Bodhi on ‘Climate Change as a Moral Call to Social Transformation’.

We also invite you to join us for a screening of ‘This Changes Everything’ on December 12, 5:00 pm at Aloka Vihara. We will have some discussion after the film, followed by Evening Puja, meditation and Dhamma talk.