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Make a Difference!
Integrate the Dharma with Environmentalism
Buddha Gaia
is an environmental advocacy group of concerned Buddhist and non-Buddhist individuals. We
believe that any effective 21st century spiritual practice must include an ecological perspective that is fully integrated
into our everyday lives.
We practice the Eightfold Path
for Sustainable Living, which is our principle vehicle to integrate the dharma and Mother Earth. We are an affiliated community
of the Buddhist Faith Fellowship of Connecticut, which is the flagship sangha of the
North American Shin Buddhist Association
(NASBA).
Buddha Gaia
Middletown Calendar
5/30. (Friday) Is Climate Change a Sham? We always look into climate change as one of our main issues. In the past we had
shown the Inconvenient Truth and The 11th
Hour videos and discussed the problems and solutions.
HOWEVER, in this next meeting, let's look into the other side. Just to be fair. Is this "global warming"
a sham? false science? really caused by human activity? a liberal conspiracy? What is the counter evidence? We have interesting
articles to look at and just maybe your ideas will change. After all , thoughts and ideas change like the weather.
If you are an online member or online admirer, what haven’t you NEVER attended a meeting. Why not?
What are you waiting for? The ice caps to melt? Try to come to our meetings. DON'T BE AFRAID! We don't bite!
The 11th Hour by Leonardo Dicaprio
Friday 4/25.Buddha Gaia will show the documentary "The 11th Hour" which is a feature length
documentary concerning the environmental crises caused by human actions and their impact on the planet. "The 11th Hour" documents
the cumulative impact of these actions upon the planet's life systems and calls for restorative action through a reshaping
of human activity. After the movie, there will be a discussion. If you liked Al Gore’s “Inconvenient Truth”
you will love this film; it goes to the next step beyond.
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| Earth Day 2007 volunteers cleaning up Middletown |
Middletown Chapter Meetings
Our active Middletown Chapter meets
on the last Friday of the month, from 7 to 9 p.m., at 19 Hamlin Court, Middletown, Connecticut,
across the street from Memorial Chapel (High Street).
Directions: From route 66, take
a left onto College Street. As soon as you get onto
College Street you take an immediate right onto Hamlin Court.
The building is an old school converted
into condos.
Our Gatherings: include Earth-oriented spiritual practice:
meditation, mantra chanting, prayer and plenty of discussion on Green Buddhism and environmental sustainability.
Refreshments will
be served. Please e-mail us for more information and simple directions.
New cool activities, informative meetings and
eco - spiritual field trips are being planned. Contact us below and/or just return to this web site for more information.
Scroll below to read about our campaign on Global Warming.
Please join us in our environmental initiatives.
The Reality of Global Warming
Buddha Gaia endorses Al Gore’s practical proposals to reduce
Co2 gas emissions, found on his An
Inconvenient Truth web site. Join us to make positive change. Here are some of the ideas you can do to make a
personal impact in helping your planet.
- Encourage your school or business to reduce emissions
- Protect and conserve forest worldwide
- Cities and states around the country have taken action to stop global warming
by passing innovative transportation and energy saving legislation.
- Move your thermostat down 2° in winter and up 2° in summer
- Replace a regular incandescent light bulb with a compact
fluorescent light bulb (cfl)
Read our web page titled
Global Warming: An Inconvenient Truth for more ideas make a positive difference for all sentient beings: human and non-human. Put your buddhist spiritually to work and live our the Bodhisattva Vow to save
all beings. Take action!
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