The Politics of Being: Spiritual wisdom for a new development paradigm
Channel: Sacred Earth Council
Date: 25/06/2020

The Politics of Being: Spiritual wisdom for a new development paradigm 
With Thomas Legrand

**Presenter**: Thomas Legrand

Thomas Legrand will introduce the book he is currently finalizing: "the politics of being: spiritual wisdom for a new development paradigm". He will present the evidence for making "being" instead of "having" our new development paradigm, how a politics of being could be conceived, and what kind of actionable public policies can embody such politics in different sectors. His reflection at offering a simple, well-defined and logically-articulated conceptual framework that can integrate all relevant claims and initiatives and a policy agenda with actionable sectoral recommendations.

**Talking Circle Format**: Each Session will have a presentation hosted by one or more topical experts.  Each session will also have break-session for discussion by attendees.  The break out rooms will be small [ideally!] and hosted by trained facilitators to moderate and participate in the breakout discussions.  Instructions will be given during the session for how to participate in the break out rooms.  If someone does not want to go into a breakout room, they can stay in the Main Room.

**Presenter Bio:**

Thomas Legrand's interest and experience in both public affairs and spirituality has brought him the conviction of spiritual wisdom's value for guiding our societies' evolution. Holding a PhD in Ecological Economics and a Master's degree in International Development studies and, he has worked for more than 15 years in the field of sustainability for United Nations' agencies, private companies and NGOs. He lives next to Plum Village, the Buddhist monastery of Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh in the South West of France, with his wife and their two young daughters.


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