We do not walk this path alone.
Coming to terms with and responding to what is underway requires the support of community.
EcoSanghas to Join
In-Person or Online
Group meets Monthly; discussion is in Nederlands.
LocationAvercampstraat 74
Amsterdam, Noord-Holland 1072 RB
Netherlands
Amsterdam, Noord-Holland 1072 RB
Netherlands
Upcoming Events
from Our Networks
With Thanissara, Elaine Yeh, Djuna Devereaux and Yong Oh
- May 6
- — May 10, 2024
- Rocky Mountain Ecodharma Retreat Center
Join us as we co-create a Dharma culture capable of meeting the world’s challenges with resilience, compassion, and unwavering commitment to justice, healing, and mutual liberation.
Join the mobilization: May 3-12, 2024
- May 3
- — May 12, 2024
- GreenFaith
On 3-12 May, people of faith around the world will be mobilizing for a week of action calling for an end to fossil fuels, a sustainable future, and a fossil fuel non-proliferation treaty.
With Maureen Shannon-Chapple and Dina Aish
- May 5
- InsightLA Meditation
This day will be given over to experiencing both our deep gratitude for Earth, in her magnificent fullness and vulnerability, as well as our immense grief and anger, for the losses, ecological ruination and a culture of domination that denies and degrades our inter-connectedness and ecological unity with all of life on the planet.
With Ayya Ananadabodhi, Ayya Santacitta, and Ayya Santussika
- May 5
- — May 10, 2024
- Spirit Rock Insight Meditation Center
As we find ourselves moving into an increasing ecological crisis and witnessing its impact on the planet and our lives, the Buddha’s teaching becomes ever more relevant and essential. During this retreat, teachings will be on this theme with an emphasis on bringing the path to the whole of our experience.
Statements
from Leaders and Practioners
Statement
International Dharma Teachers' Statement on Climate Change
- One Earth Sangha
In 2014, the global sangha of Buddhist and mindfulness practitioners joined Dharma teachers from around the world in signing this statement on climate change.
Statement
- One Earth Sangha
What does it mean to follow the path of spiritual warriorship or to be an ecosattva? The leadership council of the Shambhala Community has issued a statement exploring the role of the spiritual warrior that resonates for all Buddhist traditions.
Statement
A Western Soto Zen Buddhist Statement on the Climate Crisis
- Western Soto Zen Buddhists
The Western Soto Zen Buddhist Association's statement on the climate crisis draws from a long term commitment from this rich tradition to Earth, sustainability, and compassion.
Statement
A Buddhist Statement of Support for the Standing Rock action and Water is Life Protectors
- One Earth Sangha
To protect life, we must protect water. An alliance of Buddhist communities stands in solidarity with Indigenous water protectors, and your voice and support are needed.
Stories of Community
EcoDharma
A Story of Local Community
- Ali Saperstein
A Seattle-based group is coming together to cultivate wisdom, compassion and energy for action.
EcoDharma
A Community Renounces Fossil Fuels
- Steve Seigan Miron
With its recent installation of an emissions-free heating system, Zen Mountain Monastery is one step closer to its goal of phasing out fossil fuel use by 2030.
EcoDharma
Reflections on an Eco-Advisory Retreat for Dharma Leaders
- David Loy
In March 2023, 21 EcoDharma practitioners gathered to connect, practice, and exchange ideas on nourishing the Buddhist response to ecological crises. David Loy shares some of the insights and vital questions that emerged.