Planetary Crises Summit - Resilient to be, empowered to act

For this summit you need to register through our website: https://www.maitreya.nl/en/program/fpmt-planetary-crises-summit

Summit: These two days are dedicated to Resilient to be, Empowered to act. The planetary crises refer to the set of interconnected global challenges – such as war, climate change, biodiversity loss, and social inequality – that together pose a profound threat to life on Earth. It seems we can no longer make sense of the world with the logic we have been using for so long. This event offers a rich program of inspiring teachings, presentations, meditations, and a shared dialogue from a Buddhist perspective. We are organizing this weekend, because we care about what is happening and we think we might have something to offer that is beneficial to you.

### Why participate?

• Because you are touched by what is happening in the world
• To explore together how we can deepen our Dharma practice and connect it to what is happening in the world, so we can contribute in more effective ways
• To gain insights into how we can support one another in remaining calm, resilient, and act compassionately, and how we can be a refuge – for ourselves and for others
• To feel supported by a community in these times

### Program

• Morning: filled with inspiring talks and meditations (see contributors)
• Afternoon: engaging in deep listening and connecting exercises from the amazing work of Joanne Macy. Joanna Macy is a Tibetan Buddhist scholar, systems thinker, and eco-philosopher whose work empowers people to face the ecological and social crises of our time with courage, compassion, and a sense of interconnection.

### Contributors

• Ven. Amy Miller – American Buddhist teacher, hospice guide, and interfaith leader with extensive experience in integrating the Dharma into daily life
• Ven. Losang Gendun – Dutch teacher, experienced meditator, and founder of The Buddha Project
• Paula Chichester – American former field conservation biologist and university teacher, Buddhist teacher and long-term meditator
• Andy Wistreich – British eco-Dharma teacher, XR Buddhists, Dharma activist
• David Midgley – British eco-Dharma teacher and bridge-builder between the FPMT and the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh

Ven. Amy Miller, Paula Chichester and Andy Wistreich will be live with us in Amsterdam for the talks and the shared dialogue.