PK Willey, Ph.D., author of Earth Ethics... is available to continue this discussion in many different formats to all age groups. If you would like to schedule a talk, seminar, QnA session, etc., please contact her at this webpage: http://earthethics.org.in/users/pk-willey/contact
A Pedagogy of Non-Violent Social Action Based on the work of Ekta Parishad
This article is a "Resource Manual for Trainers" in non-violent social activism. Researched and compiled by Jill Carr Harris, this document is at the center of a huge non-violent campaign in India today. With permission from the publishers (Ekta Parishad), we are posting this document here, that it may be drawn upon as a practical field manual for social improvement, and education into non-violence.
The author, Jill Carr Harris (president of South-South Solidarity in New Delhi, India) has been working along side her husband, P.V. Rajogopal for the last two decades, seeking to gain land for the landless in India, and other basic rights for people. Currently, Jill and P.V. Rajogopal are involved in the Anna Hazare Campaign in India, and preparing for an international conference in Geneva. Simultaneously, she is finishing her M.A. in Canada on non-violent social movements.
This document is an expert piece on the subject.
The Weld Angel [Video]
Recently we had the good fortune to meet a very nice person whom you may have learned about, known popularly as the "Weld Angel." Allana Beltran is a young artist-activist from Australia, working in Tasmania to save the "old-growth" forests (forests that have never been molested by humankind).
Arrested at the age of 21 for her beliefs, her fearlessness is an ideal we can all strive for. The Weld Angel and her story became world famous, evoking an archetype of love for, and benevolence from, Nature. Her partner and co-worker recently left his body due to cancer. Their courageous work is responsible in part for the recent improvement of forest protection in Tasmania.
We encourage you to learn more about her! See http://www.huon.org/.
The Weld Angel
(Video of the Weld Angel: click the "See Entire Postead more" link.)
The End of War [Music Video]
Ideals require the active use of our imagination and intellect to envision their manifestation. This song by Eric Coleveille, points to a way to use our imaginations to bring about the planetary peace we all long for.
Watch the video below:
Global Work Party 10-10-10 in Amritapuri
Earth Ethics members are organizing events for 350.org's Global Work Party. You can RSVP, or see the announcement at http://www.350.org/10-10-10-amritapuri. We will be doing a Backwater Cleanup drive to get rid of plastic and other non-biodegradable waste in the morning, and will have screenings of environmental documentaries in the afternoon and evening.
Have a look at the poster after the jump...
The Climate Justice Fast at the COP-15 in light of Gandhi and Holy Mother Amma
The Climate Justice Fast was a 44 day hunger-strike undertaken by people from around the globe, praying for Climate Justice at the UNFCCC COP-15, in Copenhagen. Here we have a series of articles by Dr. P.K. Willey, who worked with the Climate Justice Fasters, discussing the fast in light of Gandhian ideals.
Vandana Shiva's message to Indian Youth from COP15 [Video]
During the COP-15, in December 2009, Dr. Vandana Shiva spoke at various fora. After one of her speeches, at the KlimaForum, Rashi Jain and Linkesh Diwan interviewed her, asking for a small message for the youth back home, in India. This is that message.
Vandana Shiva and What is REDD? [Video]
Here Dr. Vandana Shiva explains what the "REDD" agreements are all about. For the uninitiated, REDD stands for Reduced Emissions from Deforestation and land Degradation. It's one of the draft agreements that didn't come out of Copenhagen this last December.
Vandana Shiva predicts outcome of COP15: "This Earth is Screaming" [Video]
It's interesting to see what she thought before the COP15 coup happened... She predicts it pretty clearly!
Examining the Role of Aspiration and Intention in Regard to Sex and Food
This is in response to an email query that we had, and we thought that it would be edifying for all to read.
Dearest G.,
Thank you for your questions, my darling little one. I appreciate them, for they make me think, and in the thinking and then seeking to express, I also gain a clearer understanding.
Your question is:
In how far is the aspiration (intent) behind an urge to do tapasya relevant to the fruit? How much weight does the aspiration take?
