Essays

Nature, the elements, ecology, simplicity and death.

Buddhism, Nature & the Elements Western Buddhists are currently elucidating the concept of ecoDharma which, briefly defined, is the ecological expression of the Buddha’s teaching.…
The Buddhist view of nature: EcoDharma Buddhism and Nature seminar, Birmingham Western Buddhists are currently elucidating the concept of ecoDharma which, briefly defined, is the ecological…
Buddhism and Deep Ecology Teachings from the Elements The Manjushri sadhana is done in the spirit of the Mahayana or Great Way teachings. The practice begins as follows, with…
Simplicity About the Six Elements. (2005) Years ago I led a camping retreat at Buddhafield, and one of the most committed retreatants was a dog. Buddhafield…
Death’s Door Preparing for Death The subject of death is a difficult, sensitive one. Everyone is upset by death when it touches them. Yet death is everywhere, it…