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Engaged Buddhism refers to Buddhists who are seeking ways to apply the insights from meditation practice and dharma teachings to situations of social, political, environmental, and economic suffering and injustice.

Dharma Talk by Thich Nhat Hanh: "Healing Ourselves, Healing the Earth," Mindfulness Bell, Autumn 2014 edition

Earth Holder Community: Earth Holders embody the teachings and methods of the Plum Village Community of Engaged Buddhism and bring our insight and healing energy to the momentum of good work happening locally, regionally, nationally, and globally. We contribute mindfulness and compassion to further the efforts of skillful and effective organizations. The world needs the peace, insight, and joy of our Plum Village practice. When we act as Earth Holders, we embody the teachings transmitted to us by our teacher Thich Nhat Hanh in order to help ourselves and others manifest true transformation and healing.