104 – Buddhists: It's Time to Address the Climate Emergency

The Zen Studies Podcast

Most western convert Buddhist communities have had the luxury of regarding "activism" for social or environmental justice as an optional or supplemental activity some people take up because they have the time, kind of like a hobby. The truth is, many of us are so busy it's difficult to imagine finding time for activism regarding the climate emergency. However, we may not have a choice – at least not if we hope to avoid extinction. And if there are no sentient beings, there are no buddhas.

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Most western convert Buddhist communities have had the luxury of regarding "activism" for social or environmental justice as an optional or supplemental activity some people take up because they have the time, kind of like a hobby. The truth is, many of us are so busy it's difficult to imagine finding time for activism regarding the climate emergency. However, we may not have a choice – at least not if we hope to avoid extinction. And if there are no sentient beings, there are no buddhas.

2019-06-28 35 min
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