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The intention of the universe is evolution. We exist as a locus of waves that spreads its influence to the ends of space and time. The whole of a thing is contained in each of its parts. We are completely, firmly, absolutely connected with all of existence. We are indeed in relationship to all that is.

By George Leonard
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Ecology, Ethics, and Interdependence: The Dalai Lama in Conversation with Leading Thinkers on Climate Change

Powerful conversations between His Holiness the Dalai Lama and leading scientists on the most pressing issue of our time.

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John D. Dunne (editor), Daniel Goleman (editor)
2018
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Ubuntu: I Am Because We Are

The African philosophy of ubuntu teaches that we are human only through the humanity of others. Buddhists of African descent explore the synergy between ubuntu and the Buddhist teachings on interdependence.

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Pamela Ayo Yetunde, Rehena Harilall, Nobantu Mpotulo, David W. Robinson-Morris, Yao Obiora Dibia
2022
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30:31

Faith and the Fight Against Climate Change, Part 2

In a society increasingly driven by science and technology, world religions and the communities they inspire remain a vast and rock-solid political force.

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2020
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The Buddhist on Death Row: How One Man Found Light in the Darkest Place

Jarvis Jay Masters’s early life was a horror story whose outline we know too well. Born in Long Beach, California, his house was filled with crack, alcohol, physical abuse, and men who paid his mother for sex.

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David Sheff
2020
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Widening Circles: An Interview with Joanna Macy

In this interview, Buddhist eco-philosopher and author Joanna Macy discusses her life and work. From her anti-nuclear activism in the late 60’s to her work with deep ecology, Joanna expresses the need to live within an ethic of care for the earth.

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Emergence Magazine
2018
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Buddhist “One City” Author Ethan Nichtern Interview

This is a fascinating and personal discussion of Nichtern’s idea of interdependence, as well as an enlightening conversation about Eastern ideas in general, such as Buddhism and meditation.

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Ethan Nichtern
2007
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18:37

Master Shi Heng Yi—Hindrances to Self-Mastery | Shi Heng Yi | TEDxVitosha

Meet Shaolin Master Shi Heng Yi in his serene talk about self-discovery. Learn why rainfall is an essential part of each flowering. And every small step – part of the journey to the highest peek. The hindrances along the way to self-discovery and personal growth are easy to overcome.

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2020
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Joanna Macy: No Self as Good News

Dr. Joanna Macy is a scholar of Buddhism, general systems theory, and deep ecology; she has been a visionary force in environmental activism for over five decades.

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Joanna Macy
2017
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Creativity, Spirituality, and Making a Buck

A friendly, funny, practical guide for creatives and entrepreneurs, written by a four-time Emmy award-winning and two-time Grammy-nominated composer-guitarist-producer who has worked with Paul Simon, Stevie Wonder, Jerry Garcia, Lana Del Rey, and Krishna Das, among many others.

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David Nichtern
2019
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Feeding Your Demons: Ancient Wisdom for Resolving Inner Conflict

An accessible five-step program for treating an array of conditions related to negative emotions in a guide that combines Buddhist philosophies with Western techniques to address such issues as weight gain, depression, and addiction.

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Tsultrim Allione, Jack Kornfield (foreword)
2008
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