Buddhist and Feminist Approaches to Climate and Ecology
Channel: Anthropology of Consciousness
Date: 2021-09-09

Since industrialization, our world has been subjected to forces of domination, patriarchy,
extraction, and commodification. While advances in technology and commerce have raised the standard of living for many communities in the world, other communities have been exploited and oppressed. All the while, the natural environment has continued to suffer devastating effects of pollution, global warming, and ecological death. This panel explores alternatives to these destructive approaches by examining the sacred feminine and Buddhism in relation to ecology. This panel will explore how harmony, nurturance, interdependence, egalitarianism, compassion, and non-aggression can help guide communities to sustainable co-existence with our world.

Speakers: Sharon Mijares and Dhardon Sharling