Nature
“In a time when imperatives to save the earth rain down upon us, Stephanie Kaza offers a votive of wisdom—a path to self where we can hold the impossible dilemmas of our day in the heart of generosity, not fear; compassionate service, not guilt. Mindfully Green is a balm to the spirit, food for the long road ahead to a restored and honored planet” — Paul Hawken, author of Blessed Unrest
“Stephanie Kaza is one of the wisest, kindest, and most sensible people I know, and this book is a perfect distillation of all those qualities. It will be of immense value to anyone looking for ways to live less in opposition to the forces of nature and community (which is the way of our consumer society) and more in their embrace. I cant recommend this book highly enough.”
—Bill McKibben, author of Deep Economy
W ith all the attention on living sustainably, the one thing missing from the conversation is how to find a personal connection with green living that will sustain us on our green path. While practical approaches to an eco- responsible lifestyle offer important first steps, it is critical that we ground these actions in broader understanding so that we can effect real change in the world.
In this book, Stephanie Kaza describes what she calls the “green practice path.” She offers a simple, Buddhist-inspired philosophy for taking up environmental action in real, practical, and effective ways. Discover new ways to think more deeply about your impact on the natural world, engage in environmental change, and make green living a personal practice based in compassion and true conviction.
Stephanie Kaza is Professor of Environmental Studies at the University of Vermont. She is coeditor (with Kenneth Kraft) of Dharma Rain: Sources of Buddhist Environmentalism and the editor of Hooked! Buddhist Writings on Greed, Desire, and the Urge to Consume.
Cover art and design by Jim Zaccaria ©2008 Shambhala Publications, Inc. Printed in Canada OPrinted on recycled paper
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