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Engaged Buddhism

Engaged Buddhism


​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. 
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Resources

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.​
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EARTH HOLDER SANGHA NOW MEETING BI-MONTHLY ON ZOOM.
International Online Dharma Talk and Sharing
 
A Mindful Earth Justice Initiative in the Plum Village Community of Engaged Buddhism.
 
On the Second and Fourth Sunday of every month, a different teacher from the Earth Holders leads a short meditation, thoughtful dharma talk and heart-felt sharing pertinent to current happenings. These Zoom groups are made up of deeply caring, multi-national practitioners supporting each other in right-thought and right-action and focused on caring for our earth and all its inhabitants. 
 
As an example, recent dharma teacher, Jo-Ann Rosen touched on the theme of Mindfulness: refuge or escape. Activism: purpose or vehicle. She is a retired psychotherapist who is now a self-described resiliency trainer ‘balancing chutzpah and humility.’  I found her teachings to be illuminating and nourishing – and made for these frustrating times of change and challenge.
 
Teachers are intentionally chosen to reflect diverse backgrounds and perspectives. 
 
Find the Zoom link or check out past dharma talks on the website: Online Earth Holder Sangha. 

If you would like more information or to join the Earth Holder Community, you can reach me at 
828-335-1775.
~ Namaste, Cynthia Hatfield
 


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