This month facilitated by Harry Bradshaw and Bill Crook
A student asked me: ‘there are so many urgent problems, what should I do? I said, ‘take one thing and do it very deeply and carefully, and you will be doing everything at the same time
– Thich Nhat Hanh
When we look at the branch of a tree do we see the leaves, buds and blossom as separate from each other? Our evening will be spent enjoying an exploration of the interdependent nature of all that makes up our beautiful planet Earth.
Please join Harry and Bill and sangha friends for an evening of practice to include a guided meditation, a short reading exploring aspects of the Diamond Sutra by Thich Nhat Hanh and Dharma sharing in small groups.
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.
