Last Saturday of the month: 8:30 AM
on Zoom
All are welcome
The Earth Care group was formed to apply Buddhist teachings to care for our planet in a thoughtful and meaningful way. The group provides an opportunity to apply elements of the Eightfold Path — particularly Right Intention and Right Action — and to use Right Speech in the group engagements. The group meets every month on the last Saturday at 8:30 AM Pacific time. The meetings largely focus on a set of diverse topics relating to the right actions we can take to mitigate climate change. The actions can be related to lifestyle choices, civic engagements, community services or whatever is motivating the participants to contribute and share in the discussions. The group will also serve as a container to deepen our connection to the earth through guided meditations, and discussions. Typically meetings will have a speaker who will be educating and contributing to topics on climate change and meaningful actions we can take.
If you have any questions, please contact the Earth Care group at EarthCare.Dharma@gmail.com
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If you’d like to be added to the email distribution list of the Earth Care group, please send an email to EarthCare.Dharma@Gmail.com. We typically send one or two emails per month.
EARTH CARE RESOURCES
View a brief list of Earth Care Resources assembled for the 10th Anniversary of Vipassana Earth Care Week.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Earth Care Meeting
Saturday, May 30, 2026: 8:30 am — 10:00 am
On Zoom
Topic: Our Path of Harmlessness on Earth
Offered by: Jan Messer
Please join an open sangha discussion on Zoom about our path of harmlessness, care and protection in relation to the earth and all its inhabitants.There will be space to share our grief and concerns about climate change, extinct and endangered species, and our ways of facing these losses using dharma teachings and sangha support. We will also discuss actions we are taking or want to take to protect this beautiful planet.
Hosted by: Jan Messer, IMC sangha leader, Earth Care team member and dharma practitioner since the 1970’s.
If you have any questions, please contact the Earth Care group at EarthCare.Dharma@gmail.com
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Summer Solstice Walk in Edgewood Park with Kristen Benson
Sunday, June 21, 2026: 11:15 am – 2:15 pm
Let’s meet in the Edgewood Park parking lot on Edgewood Road, San Carlos at 11:15 am for a 3+ mile hike of approximately 3 hours.
What: We will celebrate this celestial event walking through local ecosystems with some periods of silence bringing our awareness to the present, paying attention to our senses. There will be a time with a ritual and a gathering together.
Join: Kristen Benson, an Eco-Buddhist Chaplain through the Sati Center. A chaplain of the spiritual connection of people and the land/earth, who loves the earth and all that she blesses us with.
What to bring: Walking shoes, water, snacks, hat, sunscreen, sunglasses.
Questions: There is no need to RSVP, but if you have questions, please contact Kristen Benson kristenbensonart@gmail.com. 650-483-6838
Please consider carpooling if coming from IMC after the Dharma talk.
Earth Care Meeting
Saturday, June 27, 2026: 8:30 am — 10:00 am
On Zoom
Topic: TBA
Offered by: TBA
If you have any questions, please contact the Earth Care group at EarthCare.Dharma@gmail.com