Buddhist Action Month
Talks, resources and suggestions for Buddhist Action
June 2022 Buddhist Action Month.
Archived talks and retreats
Green Sangha
The Green Sangha is a group of Core Sangha members who meet monthly to discuss climate action and Buddhism. We host occasional events that are open to the public. Our Mission, Vision, and Values are a work in progress.
Mission
- Within the context of Buddhist values and teachings, we aim to create a space for the San Francisco Buddhist Center sangha to creatively engage with others around climate change and environmental justice.
Vision
- The contribution of Dharmic perspectives and ethical action to the collective response to climate change
- The cultivation of awareness of the interplay between institutionalized social injustice and climate change
- The flowering of wisdom and compassion to help create and maintain a healthy, diverse, clean and cool planet.
- As appropriate, create support for the San Francisco Buddhist Center sangha's move toward maintaining sustainable facilities, and sustainable practices at home and on retreat
Values
- Our values are based on the Buddha's teachings, and include
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