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Fields of Healing, Byron Bay

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2 Day Convergence with Global Indigenous Leaders, Live Music, Workshops, Panels, Art & Forest Walks. A HISTORIC GATHERING OF LOCAL & GLOBAL CULTURE Indigenous leaders from around the world will converge in Byron Bay for the first ever Fields of Healing on November 24th and 25th. Presented by Unity Earth, this historic family-friendly gathering will […]

What Would Buddha Do?

If we are doomed no matter what, do our decisions matter? In this program, two self-proclaimed “bad Buddhists” try to answer the question of how to lose less badly and live ethically in the no-win situation of catastrophic climate change. Wen Stephenson, author of What We’re Fighting for Now Is Each Other, wrote in a recent […]

Winona LaDuke and Naomi Klein – A Conversation on Land Rights – CEE’s Karenna Gore joins

As climate change is beginning to alter the planet before our eyes, two internationally recognized activists come together at the Rubin to discuss the economics associated with climate change, the role of First Nations in the climate movement, and the connections between violence against women and violence against the land. Naomi Klein, the award-winning journalist, […]

24 Hours of Reality

The Center for Earth Ethics is proud to be a partner in 24 Hours of Reality! It’s a fact: Fossil fuels are driving a climate crisis and threatening our health. On December 3 – 4, Climate Reality and former Vice President Al Gore will be joined by an all-star line-up of artists, thought leaders, and […]

Wisdom + Sustainable Development with Jeffrey Sachs and B.T. Bhikkhu

World-renowned professor of economics and leader in sustainable development Jeffrey Sachs sits down with B.T. Bhikkhu, buddhist monk and Executive Director of The Middle Way Meditation Institute, to discuss how wisdom traditions can help us better achieve integral and sustainable development on our planet. About the Speakers Venerable Burin Thitakusalo (B.T. Bhikkhu) is the Executive Director of The Middle Way Meditation Institute, […]

Ecological Ministries Webinar – Building a “Green Team”

Want to start a “green team” in your place of worship but aren't sure where to begin? The Climate Speakers Network and the Center for Earth Ethics are teaming up with Kate McGregor Mosley, executive director of Georgia Interfaith Power and Light, to help you get started. We will host a webinar on Tuesday, December […]

Do Rivers Have Rights?

If a river had the same legal rights as a person, would we do a better job of protecting its ecosystem? And how might this legalistic approach intersect with traditional customs and rituals for sacred places? Hindus believe life is incomplete without bathing in the Ganges at least once. While the river’s spiritual purity has […]

Rites and Rituals – Mona Polacca and Marina Abramović at The Rubin Museum

Our world is shaped by ritual. Hopi/Havasupai/Tewa Grandmother Mona Polacca meets with the “grandmother of performance art” Marina Abramović to talk about the essential role that ritual, repetition, and durational experiences play in reminding of us of our relationships to all things. About the Speakers Mona Polacca, a Hopi/Havasupai/Tewa elder, has a Master of Social Work degree and has […]

Ancient Wisdom for Healing the Earth: A Group Conversation with Members of Indigenous Communities

How can we humans find more balance with nature toward healing the Earth? In conversation with host Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche, members of indigenous communities Lorenzo Ccapa and Zenobia Cruz from Peru, Mindahi Crescencio Bastida Muñoz from Mexico, and Colin Campbell from Africa discuss ancient perspectives on this critical topic of our time, share their own […]

UNITY EARTH: LIFT OFF

UNITY EARTH: LIFT OFF is a multigenerational, intercultural, interactive concert taking place on February 2, 2019 at the historic United Palace in New York City. This unprecedented celebration and live broadcast will bring together indigenous leaders, musicians, diplomats, artists, scientists, peacemakers, interfaith and faith-based activists, along with guests of all ages. TICKETS & INFO: www.unity.earth/lift-off/ […]

Plant Wisdom and Ecological Consciousness Class at Union Theological Seminary

Venus over Otter Lake, from Goddard Bay

In this time of ecological and social distress, this guided reading, given by the Center for Earth Ethics staff, aims to support students in discovering and reviving our spiritual connection to the Earth. Please inquire if you would like to request a workshop or medicinal plant walk for your community or congregation. *** Past Offering: […]