If you are already involved in Buddhism, you would probably agree with the proposition that Buddhism is essentially practical. So if you're drawn to Buddhism, you undertake a meditation technique, or you study Buddhist logic, or you develop some other form of practice. If all goes well, your mind begins to clear, and you begin to have some sense of how the Dharma fits within your own life. Perhaps you find that your interest in material things is not as strong as it once was. Perhaps you become involved with a particular sangha, where you can be encouraged in your practice and offer encouragement in return.
Life seems somewhat more satisfying than it once was.
That's obviously a question that only you can answer. The Earth Sangha was founded in part on this premise, as it applies to environmental work specifically. It's our belief that careful, technically sound environmentalism can be an effective expression of the Buddhist view of life. We invite you to consider five connections between your practice and the well-being of life in general. Copyright 2000 - 2001 Earth Sangha.