This lecture is part of the partnership lecture series between The Graduate Theological Union and United Nations Environment Programme’s Faith for Earth Initiative.

In this lecture, an international and interfaith panel discusses how mindfulness can induce individuals and communities to adopt sustainable behaviors.

Additional topics covered in this lecture include:

Mindfulness practices from an intersection of cultures and faiths
The role of meditation, collective prayer, and other mindfulness practices in addressing the climate crisis triple planetary crisis
A vision for sustainable development goals and international practices

Lecture Participants include:

Venerable U. Dhammajiva Maha Thero Abbot of Nissarana Vanaya Monastery and Co-Chair of ‘Mindfulness for Earth’ Initiative
Swami Gunatitananda Saraswati Resident Swami of Chinmaya Mission of Sri Lanka and Member of ‘Mindfulness for Earth’ Initiative
Venerable Ringu Tulku Rinpoche Founder of Bodhicharya International and Co-Chair of ‘Mindfulness for Earth’ Initiative
Dr. Kumanga Andrahennadi Founder of CALM: Centre for Advanced Learning of Mindfulness and Co-Founder of ‘Mindfulness for Earth’ Initiative
Dr Tara de Mel Co-Founder of Mindful Educators, Sri Lanka and Co-Founder of ‘Mindfulness for Earth’ Initiative

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