
Environment

Wherever we look in the dharma, the natural world is a resource for our own awakening.

Personal Reflections Reflections
Three Jack Pine Stories
When the forest fire comes, let the flames free your seeds.

The First Plow
In Ladakh, traditional plowing rituals connect villagers with their heritage and show how Buddhism exists beyond temples and texts.

An Ecodharma Retreat for Buddhist Teachers
A gathering of teachers looks at ways the Buddhist community can respond to the climate crisis.

Meditation in an Age of Cataclysms
When despairing thoughts about climate collapse become overwhelming, try turning towards feeling.

Personal Reflections Meditation
How the Shamanic Journey Transformed My Meditation Practice
Is it possible for us to reclaim mysticism as a vital foundation of our path?

Personal Reflections Animals & Pets
Restoring Dignity to Our Animal Kin
Anthropologist Amanda Stronza reflects on death, grief, and the profound interconnections between animals and humans.

Personal Reflections Environment
The Awake Activist
How can we hold a spacious and loving attitude even in times of hardship? A visit with Joanna Macy offers some clarity.

The Salmon Sermon
As endangered coho salmon slowly return to Green Gulch Creek in Marin County, California, a community reflects on the reality of our interdependence.

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