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The document linked here―Practices for the Earth (PDF)―contains an essay written by senior Kootenay Shambhala Centre teacher Russell Rodgers outlining the teachings he presented at last summer’s Kootenay Public Weekthun 2009: Touching the Earth meditation retreat, and describing the approach used to deliver the teachings.
He submitted the document for the possible benefit of Shambhala teachers, environmentalists and others.
Topics include:
• Container Principle
• The Root of Ecological Problems
• The Senses: Our Gateways to the Natural World
• Making a Heart Connection to All Living Beings
• The Eco-dharma of Emptiness
• Drala: Working with Presence
• Introduction to the Lhasang
An “Afterthoughts” section provides additional material.
You can offer feedback by leaving a reply below, or by emailing Russell Rodgers at info@nelsonbuddha.com.
Tags: protecting the earth, Russell Rodgers, sustainability, Touching the Earth
February 5th, 2010 at 2:04 pm
Hello folks,
I am writing from one of the Shambhala land centers in upstate New York.
I would like to speak with Russell about this program and find out how we might offer soemthing like that here at Sky Lake. Please let him know that I am interested in making contact. Thank you so much,
Patrice Heber, Operations Manager
March 30th, 2010 at 12:08 pm
Great article. I’ll share it with others in Los Angeles. Kootenay is sure a happening place.