Our book and reference will be "The Wisdom of Sustainability - Buddhist Economics for the 21st Century", by Sulak Sivaraksa, one of the great names in socially engaged Buddhism.
We will be offering the text in Portuguese, which has not yet been translated. This will be a rare opportunity to access these networked teachings in our learning community, with collective support to cross the language and dive into the principles of a more compassionate and interdependent economy.
About the author - Sulak Sivaraksa is a renowned Thai Buddhist intellectual and social activist, born in 1933. He is known for his contributions to socially engaged Buddhism and his criticism of consumerism and unbridled modernisation. He founded several organisations dedicated to social, ecological and educational issues in Thailand. Sivaraksa is also an influential writer, having published books and articles on ethics, social justice and sustainable development. Throughout his life, he has received several international awards for his work in favour of peace and human rights. More information.
The Study will be conducted by the teacher:
Brasileiro, 61, ed
constructivist researcher in regenerative culture and quality of life, senior facilitator in the Gaia Education Programme. A practitioner and ordained monastic in Soto Zen Buddhism, he lives in Switzerland, where he coordinates the Zurich Zen Center, a practice centre that combines traditional Zen practice with socially engaged spirituality activities, with an emphasis on the daily aspects of practice and interreligious dialogue. In this context, Koho currently serves as co-spiritual director of the Zen Peacemakers Order. (www.zenpeacemakers.org).
Find out more about Jorge Koho.
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