This month facilitated by Claire Debenham and Nick Cape
With Thich Nhat Hanh, Joanna Macy is among the greatest advocates for our Mother Earth. Now that they have passed, we are, in Thay’s words, their continuation.
We need to take their place.
Thay asks us to ‘Wake up!’ and hear the cries of the Earth within us. Joanna explains we are entering times of great suffering and may feel despair as we witness what is happening, and yet, ‘We don’t know how it will all end.’
Fortunately, there is also great possibility. And we have been given the tools we need to live right now. In this second Earth Care Sangha to honour Joanna’s passing, we will hear two pieces of advice that she gave us as she was nearing the end of her life. They are precious gifts to help us in this time.
The evening will start with a guided meditation on interbeing with the Earth, followed by Joanna Macy’s words of wisdom. After this is time for Dharma sharing, where we can reflect on how we can bring her teaching into our lives.
Earth Care Sangha – A Sangha For Our Times
We have to wake up together — Thich Nhat Hanh
Many of us are aware that we live in times of great peril for life on Earth but also of great promise for change. It is easy to be overwhelmed by feelings of helplessness, despair and sorrow for what is being done to the Earth. But by practising together we can make a positive difference, and strengthen our resilience and joy. In response to our individual and collective need to do something, Earth Care Sangha is offered.
In small Dharma sharing groups we can explore our feelings and speak openly in the company of others who share our concerns, safe in the knowledge that we do this without judgement or conflict. We hope that by sharing freely in this way, we can help each other find concrete ways to transform and heal, cultivate joy, and strengthen our understanding of interbeing with Mother Earth.
Grounded in the Plum Village tradition, and with close links to the Earth Care Steering Group, Earth Care Sangha is truly a sangha for these times. We invite you to join us, enjoy the practices, and help shape its future. Let’s wake up together!
Please email earthcare@plumvillage.uk with any feedback, questions, suggestions or offers of help.
Earth Care Resources
- Downloadable resources for holding your own Earth caring sangha meeting
- Additional Earth Care Resources
