Engaged projects in religion and ecology refers to the activities of community organizations and religious institutions that are inspiring and grounding environmental concerns in practical programs, outreach, and education. These projects generally incorporate religious traditions as part of their environmental philosophy drawing on particular scriptures, symbols, and rituals. Engaged projects range from Learning Centers and Retreat Centers to Organic Farms and Alternative Energy Communities. |
Engaged Projects in Cambodia |
Mlup Baitong, Buddhism and Environment Program |
Engaged Projects in Europe |
Eco-Dharma Centre |
Engaged Projects in the Himalayas |
Khoryug |
Engaged Projects in Sri Lanka |
Sarvodaya |
Engaged Projects in Thailand |
Thai Ecology Monks |
Engaged Projects in the United States of America |
Barre Center for Buddhist Studies |
Buddhism and Ecology Conference |
Earth Sangha |
Green Gulch Farm (a project of the San Francisco Zen Center) |
Green Sangha |
One Earth Sangha |
Spirit Rock Meditation Center |
Upaya Zen Center |
Yokoji Zen Mountain Center |
International Engaged Projects |
Buddhist Global Relief |
Buddhist Peace Fellowship |
Buddhist Tzu Chi Charity Foundation |
Dharma Gaia Trust |
Dharma Teachers International Collaborative on Climate Change |
International Network of Engaged Buddhists |
Transcendence and Sustainability: Asian Visions with Global Potential (Transsustain) |
Header photo: Cambodian monks ordaining trees, ©Chantal Elkin, Courtesy of ARC