“We invite our Sanghas to come together to breathe, sit, and walk mindfully for the Earth, and generate a powerful collective energy of mindfulness and compassion. This powerful collective energy is our spiritual offering to the Paris Climate Summit and the highest form of prayer for our precious planet.”
Thầy Pháp Dung
On behalf of the International Plum Village Community
Dear Friends,
On November 12, 2015, Plum Village issued a collective “Call to Action” for all practice centers, Order of Interbeing members, Sanghas worldwide, and mindfulness friends to support the Paris Climate Summit from November 29 th through December 11 th (read the entire communique at http://plumvillage.org/news/call-to-action-peoples-climate-prayer/). Specifically, we are invited, to join Climate Marches in our towns, fast from meat and dairy during the two weeks of the summit, wear green ribbons, attend Sanghas and help raise awareness within and beyond our community, and make commitments to live more gently on Earth. Learn more by visiting the International Plum Village Earth Holder Sangha’s website at http://www.earthholder.org.
Stories in this issue of Touching the Earth pulse with the energy of love for Earth and earthlings; they unite us in our caring and concern for this precious planet. Marge Wurgel’s journey toward a plant-based diet (coupled with a great cookie recipe just in time for the holidays) may inspire you to join countless others in a vegan diet for at least as long as the Paris talks. The simple act of falling in love with a tree waters seeds of compassion for Earth and puts Robb Kushner’s life on a path of meaning and service. Glimpsing the creative expression of the global Plum Village community, you’ll discover new ways to participate in the worldwide tide of love by taking skillful climate action in the place where you stand.
Embracing this engaged mindful moment together,
Your Touching the Earth Editorial Team
Some inspiring guide posts on our adventure with the Earth Holding Initiative are:
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to practice and act out of love, not fear
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to have togetherness and inclusiveness at the base, not separation and discrimination
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to be diligent and aimless in our efforts to support a collective awakening and healing
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