Last Saturday of the month: 8:30 AM
on Zoom
All are welcome
The Earth Care group was formed to apply Buddhist teachings to care for our planet in a thoughtful and meaningful way. The group provides an opportunity to apply elements of the Eightfold Path — particularly Right Intention and Right Action — and to use Right Speech in the group engagements. The group meets every month on the last Saturday at 8:30 AM Pacific time. The meetings largely focus on a set of diverse topics relating to the right actions we can take to mitigate climate change. The actions can be related to lifestyle choices, civic engagements, community services or whatever is motivating the participants to contribute and share in the discussions. The group will also serve as a container to deepen our connection to the earth through guided meditations, and discussions. Typically meetings will have a speaker who will be educating and contributing to topics on climate change and meaningful actions we can take.
If you have any questions, please contact the Earth Care group at EarthCare.Dharma@gmail.com
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EARTH CARE RESOURCES
View a brief list of Earth Care Resources assembled for the 10th Anniversary of Vipassana Earth Care Week.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Earth Care Meeting
Saturday, February 22, 2025: 8:30 am — 10:00 am
Topic: Biophilia
Presented by: Kristen Benson
We are living in challenging times and often rely on our experience with nature to deepen and validate our interconnectedness and oneness with nature. This experience is defined by the term Biophilia. Biophilia, a simple term coined by E.O. Wilson is the emotional bond humans have with the natural world and other living organisms. .
Eco Buddhist chaplain Kristen Benson has been leading nature walks on the Solstices and Equinoxes as a way to connect participants with the larger celestial movements and local habitats to find a place of renewal and connection. She will discuss her intentions and considerations on how to inspire our senses to receive and relish our relationship to our home, mother earth, building community with shared experience.
If you have any questions, please contact the Earth Care group at EarthCare.Dharma@gmail.com
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Spring Equinox-Lunar Eclipse walk in Edgewood Park
Friday, March 14, 2025: 11:00 am — 1:30 pm
with Kristen Benson
Where & When: Let’s meet in the Edgewood Park parking lot at 11am for a 3+ mile hike.
What: We will celebrate this celestial event walking through local ecosystems with some periods of silence bringing our awareness to the present, paying attention to our senses. There will be a time of sitting with a ritual and a gathering together.
Join: Kristen Benson, an Eco Buddhist Chaplain through Sati Center. A chaplain of the spiritual connection of people and the land/earth, who loves the earth and all that she blesses us with.
What to bring: Walking shoes, water, layers of clothing, snacks, hat, sunscreen, sunglasses.
Questions: There is no need to RSVP, but if you have questions, please contact Kristen Benson kristenbensonart@gmail.com. 650-483-6838