Peace, Compassion and the Natural World
What Buddhist thinking can offer in the face of ecological crisis
More than 2500 years ago, the Buddha pointed to the delicate balance between humankind and nature. Now, it is clear that ecological crisis cannot be solved by science alone. The challenges of climate change and environmental degradation demand personal, emotional, social, ethical and spiritual responses. In this public talk, Ringu Tulku Rinpoche will offer insights into how the Tibetan Buddhist teachings can inspire and support us to make the personal and wider changes needed to counter the threats to our precious planet.
(From the introduction by Rigpa Australia)
Photos thanks to Rigpa Australia Facebook page.
A SUMMARY
by Maggy Jones
Buddha gave a 4 point solution for all problems – the Four Noble Truths. 1st Identify the problem. 2nd The causes. 3rd Can the causes be eradicated? 4th How can we do that? It is becoming clear that we humans cause the environmental problems. If we pollute the world we shall be poisoned by that pollution. But if we can take out, or put in, just one cause, the situation would change. We must make sure that this is positive. In lock-down many positive changes happened. Humans are supposed to be intelligent so why do we create this pollution? Why do we do these things when we know we shall suffer? Ignorance. We say “This is very true” but we do nothing. Greed. How can we come to terms with our negative emotions? It is difficult but it is something we must do.
Happiness comes from your mind – not from your possessions. Story about the Four Friends who lived in harmony. Story of how one act of kindness transformed another’s life. This is what Buddhism is about. Q & A
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