Spiritual Practice and Sacred Activism in a Climate Emergency

An Episcopal priest reflects on the spiritual practices and perspectives that guide her work to mobilize a Spirit-filled, faithful response to climate crisis. After considering how Buddhist meditation informs the author's understanding of Christianity, the essay acknowledges that versions of Ch...

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Published in:Buddhist Christian studies
Main Author: Bullitt-Jonas, Margaret 1951- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: University of Hawaii Press 2022
In: Buddhist Christian studies
Further subjects:B Contemplation
B climate grief
B climate justice
B reverence for nature
B Love
B racial justice
B Christianity
B climate emergency
B Buddhist Meditation
B Spiritual Practice
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