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Film series on Buddhism and the Environment

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The Robert H.N. Ho Family Foundation Centre for Buddhist Studies at the University of Toronto has announced a new film series on Buddhism and The Environment. The series will showcase the work of three women in film, who will be in attendance for their respective films. These films are open to all. It all starts... Read more »

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Fossil Free Faith Canada

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Here’s a group called Fossil Free Faith: Canada’s Interfaith Divestment Network: fossilfreefaith.ca They are also on Facebook and Twitter. These two Buddhist groups are listed on their site: One Earth Sangha — http://www.oneearthsangha.org/ Ecological Buddhism — http://www.ecobuddhism.org/ Neither is Canadian. I urge Canadian Sanghas to join this network and support a fossil free future!  

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One Earth Sangha seeks volunteers

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Consider yourself an ecosattva? One Earth Sangha is a global organization looking for volunteers. Have a look…

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Dr. Danny Fisher has a new website

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Dr. Danny Fisher is a Buddhist teacher dedicated to the practice and promotion of a “A People’s Buddhism,” an approach to the Buddha’s teachings that emphasizes lovingkindness, compassion, and social justice for all. Along with his many Buddhist activities, he is also a dedicated environmentalist, trained and certified as a Climate Reality Leader by Former U.S. Vice President Al Gore... Read more »

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Off the Cushion launches with eco-dharma podcast

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Danny Fisher’s new Off the Cushion podcast site has just launched with extended interviews on environmental issues: EPISODE #1: “Ven. Bhikkhu Bodhi and the People’s Climate March” This week, an extended conversation with the mighty Buddhist monk and scholar who has forcefully challenged practitioners to act against social, economic, political, and environmental injustice: Ven. Bhikkhu... Read more »

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