[Ecodharma] PROPOSED NEW BOOK FOR 2023!

[Kokuu]

Dear all

Doshin and I have taken a look at some books for potential study next year and consider that Joanna Macy's revised edition of Active Hope would be a good choice, both as Joanna has been engaged in the practice of ecodharma for decades, and the fact that most of us could probably use some help in staying positive while we work with the current climate crisis and critical losses of biodiversity and habitat.

Joanna describes it thus:

At the heart of this book is the idea that Active Hope is something we do rather than have. It involves being clear what we hope for and then playing our role in the process of moving that way. The journey of finding, and offering, our unique contribution to the Great Turning helps us to discover new strengths, open to a wider network of allies and experience a deepening of our aliveness. When our responses are guided by the intention to act for the healing of our world, the mess we’re in not only becomes easier to face, our lives also become more meaningful and satisfying.

What do you think? Would this be something you all might like to read together?

Gassho
Kokuu
-sattoday-

[Tairin]

Hi Kokuu

Sounds great. Count me in!


Tairin
Sat today and lah

[aprapti]

maybe a good idea, i ordered a copy of the revised one..

aprapti

sat

[paulashby]

Hi Kokuu,
I appreciate Joanna's deep compassion for the earth. Plus if you have ever done a retreat with her you
have to compost as part of samu. A beautiful and practical teaching. When it comes to books you may wish to
look up ECODHARMA by David Loy. Check out the 16 core principles to address Climate change pp.187-190
and the insightful Ecosattva Vows page 195. I did a sesshin with David in Tulsa a decade ago and each day we
did meditations in nature and outdoor zazen and samu. His hope was we would understand we are nature not
simply a part of nature. It would be great to reflect on any book that inspires compassion for the earth.
peace, Paul SATLAH ANANDA

[Naiko]

Hi Kokuu,
I would be interested in the reading this book with you all.
Gassho,
Naiko
st lah

[Kokuu]

When it comes to books you may wish to look up ECODHARMA by David Loy. Check out the 16 core principles to address Climate change pp.187-190
and the insightful Ecosattva Vows page 195. I did a sesshin with David in Tulsa a decade ago and each day we did meditations in nature and outdoor zazen and samu. His hope was we would understand we are nature not simply a part of nature. It would be great to reflect on any book that inspires compassion for the earth.

Hi Paul

So great you were able to do a sesshin with David Loy. He seems like such a good teacher in this area. ECODHARMA was the book we studied last year, and we did find the parts you mention to be particularly meaningful.

Doshin, who co-leads this group, has been active in professional conservation work for a long time, and I worked in an environmental science institute in Switzerland so this aspect of the dharma is very close to both of our hearts.

We would love to have your involvement and input with Active Hope if you choose to join in.

Gassho
Kokuu
-sattoday-

[Doshin]

Hi Kokuu,
I appreciate Joanna's deep compassion for the earth. Plus if you have ever done a retreat with her you
have to compost as part of samu. A beautiful and practical teaching. When it comes to books you may wish to
look up ECODHARMA by David Loy. Check out the 16 core principles to address Climate change pp.187-190
and the insightful Ecosattva Vows page 195. I did a sesshin with David in Tulsa a decade ago and each day we
did meditations in nature and outdoor zazen and samu. His hope was we would understand we are nature not
simply a part of nature. It would be great to reflect on any book that inspires compassion for the earth.
peace, Paul SATLAH ANANDA

Hello,

As Kokuu said we studied David’s book EcoDharma. You can review our discussions elsewhere in the EcoDharma part of the Forum. Please feel free to add to those discussions with your insights.

I have participated in online classes and meditations with David Loy but have not attended an in person retreat. I have it on my bucket list to do so in Colorado.

I hope you will be an active participant in these groups.

Doshin
St

[Meian]

Doshin, it is good to see you again. [emoji120] You kept popping into mind, which worried me. Wishing healing for your wife and you.

With Ecodharma, I find myself following various topics and news reports on this subject, yet it's a struggle for me to participate regularly in groups. I think sustained interactions are not my forte, but I do engage with and follow these topics in my own way.

I plan to follow the discussions for the next book, and will still engage offline as best as I can.

Gassho2 meian stlh

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[Doshin]

Thank you Meian. I truly appreciate your concern and good wishes.

Doshin
St

[aprapti]

With Ecodharma, I find myself following various topics and news reports on this subject, yet it's a struggle for me to participate regularly in groups. I think sustained interactions are not my forte, but I do engage with and follow these topics in my own way.

I plan to follow the discussions for the next book, and will still engage offline as best as I can.

same for me..

aprapti

sat

[Ryumon]

I'd like to recommend an interesting book I read a few months ago that isn't just about the environment, but about all the issues we face:

How to Spend a Trillion Dollars: The 10 Global Problems We Can Actually Fix, by Rowan Hooper (the US title is slightly different).

The author, a science journalist, took the premise that if we had one trillion dollars to spend to improve the world, what would he choose? In ten chapters, he looks at ten different possibilities. What is interesting is how interdependent many of the options are, and how it really is possible to make a difference with one trillion dollars. And before you balk at the amount, it's not that much; it's around 1% of world GDP.

I interviewed him on one of my podcasts:

https://www.literatureandlatte.com/blog/write-now-with-scrivener-episode-no-15-rowan-hooper-science-writer

Gassho,
Ryūmon (Kirk)
Sat

[Heiso]

I'm very keen to read Joanna's work in more detail after some of the readings that were included in Ecodharma.

However, last night I saw on Twitter that she has been taken into hospital with pneumonia at the age of 95 so sending metta and good vibes her way.

Gassho,

Heiso

StLah

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[Jundo]

I'm very keen to read Joanna's work in more detail after some of the readings that were included in Ecodharma.

However, last night I saw on Twitter that she has been taken into hospital with pneumonia at the age of 95 so sending metta and good vibes her way.

Let us dedicate all that we do here to her and her work.

Gassho, J

stlah

[Kokuu]

That is sad to hear, Heiso, but she is not a young woman. I like the idea that we are continuing her work at this time.

What is interesting is how interdependent many of the options are, and how it really is possible to make a difference with one trillion dollars. And before you balk at the amount, it's not that much; it's around 1% of world GDP.

It is also less than the annual spend of the American government on defense ($1.64 Trillion for 2022 according to the Department of Defense's own figures).

Thank you for the suggestion, Kirk!

Gassho
Kokuu
-sattoday-

[aprapti]

Today i received "active hope" revised edition and "zen teachings in challenging times". For me the new reading year can start..

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aprapti

sat