A World of Ideas with Bill Moyers – Tu Wei-ming A Confucian Life in America part 3 of 3 Harvard
A World of Ideas with Bill Moyers – Tu Wei-ming A Confucian Life in America part 3 of 3 Bill Moyers interviews Tu Wei-ming who discusses the relevance of Confucian philosophy to our times and the recent student movement in China. Tu Wei-ming suggests that the humanism of Confucius can help us sort out some of the ethical problems of today.
Lu Feng: Reflections on Confucian perspectives on the global environmental crisis
Lu Feng (Department of Philosophy, School of Humanities and Social Sciences,Tsinghua University, Beijing) Reflections on Confucian perspectives on the global environmental crisis Part of the Centre of Jaina Studies symposium “Biodiversity Conservation and Animal Rights: Religious and Philosophical Perspectives” which was held at SOAS, University of London on 22 March 2012. Further details and abstracts can be found at http://www.soas.ac.uk/biodiversity/
Healing Our Trauma *is* Climate Action I Sr. Lang Nghiem (Sr. Hero, Br. Phap Linh (br. Spirit)
“Our way of being led us into the present crisis. Our way of being can lead us out.” – zen master Thich Nhat Hanh (Thay) Many of us feel an urgency to do something to support Mother Earth. What can we do, and do sustainably, that will really help? In this special livestreamed sharing upon their return from the TED Countdown Climate Conference, Sr. Lăng Nghiêm and Br. Pháp Linh continue the work of our teacher Thay and offer us a clear path to address the deep roots of our current ecological crisis. They explain how, together, through the way we train our understanding and live our daily lives, we can bring about the collective awakening that is needed to meet and transform the situation. Sr. Lăng Nghiêm shares with us the path of moderation. She describes the power of this practice when we look deeply and transform not only…
Compassion in Action: Buddhism and the Environment
Compassion in Action: Buddhism and the Environment, A Conversation with His Holiness the 17th Karmapa, Ogyen Trinley Dorje The Karmapa has been described as “a world spiritual leader for the 21st century” and has inspired millions of people worldwide to take action on social and environmental issues. The Karmapa speaks to the younger generation on the major challenges facing society today, including gender issues, food justice, rampant consumerism, and the environmental crisis. A forthcoming book will be based on his interactions with American university students, and focuses on living interdependence in an era of technological connectivity and emotional disconnection.
Ecodharma – Buddhism and Ecology
Zen Master David Loy, PhD, one of the founders of the Rocky Mountain Ecodharma Retreat Center, gives a talk at Great Mountain Zen Center on the Ecosattva path, where Buddhism and caring for the environment come together.
Buddhism and Ecology
Chris Ives, Stonehill College, discusses Buddhism and Ecology with Mary Evelyn Tucker of the Yale Forum on Religion and Ecology. “Buddhism and Ecology” is part of the larger “Conversations on World Religions and Ecology” project. Watch the whole “Conversations on World Religions and Ecology” series on the Forum on Religion and Ecology YouTube Channel. Please visit http://fore.research.yale.edu/ for more resources on Religion and Ecology.
Daoism and Ecology
James Miller, Queen’s University, discusses Daoism and Ecology with Mary Evelyn Tucker of the Yale Forum on Religion and Ecology. “Daoism and Ecology” is part of the larger “Conversations on World Religions and Ecology” project. Watch the whole “Conversations on World Religions and Ecology” series on the Forum on Religion and Ecology YouTube Channel. Please visit http://fore.research.yale.edu/ for more resources on Religion and Ecology.