Pema Chädrön is a wise woman and this book is an important book for everybody not only Buddhists, in a world developing faster than ever with more choices than ever. Still, we have developed a world of fear with financial crises and terrorism. This beautiful book is pinpointing the need to develop true compassion for others. Read more…

The third and final post in the series of happiness explores the ancient forms of meditation and how we can benefit from it. Is meditation a scientifically approved method for increased happiness? Yes, new science proves that meditation is an effective tool.

Happiness comes when we manage to escape our desire is the second post in a series discussing happiness and human well-being in the twenty-first century

Design with nature discusses the Permaculture design framework. Nature is not served by rigid laws, but by rhythmical, reciprocal processes, this must be kept in mind. We need to re-discover cycles, pulsation and subtler transmissions of nature energies that actually science took away because of its materialistically based methodology

We live in a challenging time; we cannot survive the next century continue as we have. The years ahead require a fundamental change towards a sustainable lifestyle; it will maybe take 20-30 years before an outcome is seen. Therefore, actions are required and can only be founded upon a spiritual approach whereof compassion is the most central value for a successful sustainable future.

The world is in an ecological crisis. All around the world are signals of a globe in trouble, melting ice, extreme weather; the disappearing rain forest Companies and wealthy investors put their money in water resources rather than oil. We are obligated to rethink past actions. The big question is how shall these problems be solved? Can Buddhism contribute with fresh ideas for a successful sustainable future?

There is an honest connection between Buddhism and the environment; when looking at the quotes from Buddha and thousands alike about the Buddhism wisdom; it is clearly discovered that nature is present in numerous parts of his teachings

He was the first Buddhist monk to use the term Engaged Buddhism this happened in the Vietnam War and written in the book Lotus in a Sea of Fire. Thích Nhât Hanh has published more than 100 books. He is active in the peace movement, promoting non-violent solutions to conflict; he has a monastery and practice center in France, east of Bordeaux called Plum Village

Buddha the greatest environmentalist discuss Buddhism Ethics. Buddhas great wisdom and the philosophy describe a world in which all creatures have the equal right to live. Do not kill any living beings, people, animals, forest and mountains. A philosophy followed by great thinkers such as Gandhi, Einstein and Næss. Buddhism Ethics have a vast influence on modern environmentalism

Environmental quotes by the Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu founder of Taoism. He was best known as the author of Tao-Te-Ching, the book exemplifies his philosophical thoughts and can be translated “Old Man” or more correctly Old Teacher”.

At the core of developing a sustainable design is to learn a basic set of values and understanding that things are interconnected

Happiness quotes for a better and more sustainable world. Today quote by Dalai Lama. The always smiling leader of the exile Tibetans. Happiness quotes for a better and more sustainable world. Today quote by Dalai Lama. The always smiling leader of the exile Tibetans

Environmental quotes for a better and more sustainable future. Today environmental quotes by The Buddha on water issues. He became a spiritual leader and teacher whose life serves as the foundation of the philosophy or religion of Buddhism