CHANGING CLIMATE – A COMPASSIONATE RESPONSE

Many are concerned about cumulative changes to world climate; some see those changes directly linked to human habits of consumption. Opinions on the reality of climate change still range widely, as do views on appropriate response; dialogue too often leads to anger, frustration, and impasse.

In this two-part symposium, we'll explore skillful means for engaging climate related questions with family, friends, and community. A chance to practice close, compassionate listening and mindful expression of climate concerns.

Dates: Friday, May 13th, 6:30 to 8:30 pm. - Saturday, May 14th, 9:00 am to Noon.
Venue: Unitarian Church of Montpelier.

FRIDAY EVENING PANEL DISCUSSION: With Gendo Allyn Field, abbot,Upper Valley Zen center; Anne Kapuscinski, professor of Environmental Science, Dartmouth College; Michael Ciborski, teacher and founder, Morning Sun Buddhist community in Keene, NH, and Miles Sherts, author of "Conscious Communication", and founder of Sky Meadow Retreat, Stannard, Vermont. By donation.

SATURDAY MORNING WORKSHOP: A chance to practice compassionate listening and speaking to climate concerns, with Miles Sherts. By donation.
                            
Event Sponsors: Vermont chapter of the Buddhist Peace Fellowship,
Montpelier Mindfulness Community, Vermont Interfaith Power and Light,