About this book:

Eco‑Dharma weaves core Buddhist teachings—interbeing, dependent origination, the Four Noble Truths, and the Eightfold Path—into a comprehensive ecological ethic. It shows how the illusion of a separate self fuels both personal suffering and planetary harm, and how cultivating mindfulness, compassion (karuna), and non‑harming (ahimsa) can transform our relationship with the Earth. By linking concepts such as emptiness, generosity, and right livelihood to climate science, the book argues that ecological awareness is not an add‑on but the natural expression of awakened mind.

The work then moves from theory to practice, offering step‑by‑step guidance for sanghas and communities. Chapters cover energy transitions (solar, wind, monastic microgrids), sustainable food systems, water wisdom, low‑carbon transportation, permaculture and land stewardship, biodiversity conservation, regenerative urban design, and climate‑resilient somatic tools. Readers find concrete templates for carbon accounting, green temple audits, waste reduction, fundraising, grant writing, and intergenerational education, all grounded in Buddhist principles of skillful means and ethical stewardship.

Finally, the book emphasizes collective ritual, Eco‑Dharma circles for processing grief and conflict, advocacy as compassion in action, and global solidarity with frontline communities. It culminates in a roadmap for designing a living community action plan—setting SMART goals, leveraging local assets, iterating with mindfulness, and aligning inner practice with outer impact. Throughout, Eco‑Dharma presents a vision where spiritual insight and tangible sustainability reinforce each other, empowering practitioners to heal the planet with wisdom, compassion, and sustained joyful effort.

What You'll Find Inside:

• Buddhist environmental ethics grounded in interbeing (pratītyasamutpāda) and ahimsa as the foundation for ecological action, showing how personal practice connects to planetary healing
• Practical templates for implementing sustainability in spiritual communities including energy audits, green temple design, permaculture land stewardship, and plant-rich sangha kitchens
• Systems thinking approaches to understand interconnected climate crises through dependent origination, feedback loops, and leverage points for effective intervention
• Mindfulness-based tools for processing climate grief, building somatic resilience, and transforming eco-anxiety into compassionate action
• Step-by-step guidance for creating community action plans with SMART goals, carbon accounting, financing strategies, and intergenerational education frameworks

Who's It For:

This book is designed for Buddhist practitioners, temple leaders, sangha members, and environmentally conscious individuals who seek to integrate spiritual practice with tangible climate action. It will particularly benefit those involved in spiritual communities looking to implement sustainability initiatives, process ecological grief through mindfulness, and engage in advocacy grounded in compassion and interdependence. The action-oriented approach makes it valuable for anyone wanting to transform Buddhist principles into concrete environmental stewardship.