Collectively transforming ourselves, our communities, and our civilization towards a future of our highest shared possibilities
The great work of our time is to carry out the transition from the current period where humans are a destructive presence on Earth to one where human presence is mutually beneficial to planet and entire community of life. A mutually enhancing human/earth relationship.Young people (ages 15 to 30) from all faith backgrounds are welcome to participate in a workshop of interactive sessions, building on who we need to be and what we need to do at this momentous time in human history. The workshop aims to inspire and equip participants to engage in effective collective action in the world.
More about the Speaker: Venerable Chang Ji comes to us with experience in teaching the tenets of contemplative action to young adults worldwide and has led many youth leadership workshops and meditation retreats to this effect. She has been a facilitator in programs for young leaders in conflict and post-conflict areas from Iraq, Afghanistan, Sudan and Cambodia, and works to spread awareness of Spiritual Environmentalism as taught by her teacher, the late Most Venerable Master Sheng Yen to young people all over the world.
Inclusions: Vegetarian lunch and refreshment provided. If you have special dietary requirements please inform us.
Bookings: Online through EventBrite
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Linda Marett Tel 0403 041 961
A colloboration between Buddhist Council of Victoria, Interfaith Centre of Melbourne, Dharma Drum Mountain Buddhist Association (Melbourne), Dharma Drum Mountain Buddhist Association (USA) and the State Government of Victoria