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Our Guest Speaker will be Ajahn Jutindharo, on “Buddhism, Understanding and Living in the Modern Age”
Ajahn Jutindharo grew up in Leeds. He studied physics at university, and then worked for several years in medical research whilst writing a PhD. At university he became interested in meditation and Buddhism, which culminated in a decision to join a Buddhist monastic order in 1987. His monastic life has been spent primarily in England, with short periods in Asia. Since 2007 he has been the senior incumbent at the Hartridge Monastery in Devon.
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At a time of immense environmental and ecological challenge, it is essential that the world’s faith traditions engage more fully in what we may call planetary awareness and action.
Devon Earth and Faith Network invites you to a free day of exploration and inspiration
Sunday 1st November 2015
11.00a.m. – 4.00p.m.
The Old Deanery, Exeter
Main speaker:
Satish Kumar
Other contributors include:
Richard Dealler (Pilgrimage)
Hamzah Saied (Islam and Creation)
Sandhya Dave (Stories of Sustainability)
Aims:
- To develop a network of locally based faith champions for climate justice and earth care
- To share good practices and break the isolation of doing this work seemingly alone
- To inspire participants for the future and enthuse deeper understanding and engagement in issues around their faith and climate justice
Places limited. Please book with Joanie Harris. Tel: 01392-294940 / . Details will follow.
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