Spiritual ecology : the cry of the earth, a collection of essays

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"Showing the deep connection between our present ecological crisis and our lack of awareness of the sacred nature of creation, this series of essays from spiritual and environmental leaders around the world shows how humanity can transform its relationship with the Earth. Combining the thoughts and beliefs from a diverse range of essayists, this collection highlights the current ecological crisis and articulates a much-needed spiritual response to it. Perspectives from Buddhism, Sufism, Christianity, and Native American beliefs as well as physics, deep psychology, and other environmental disciplines, make this a well-rounded contribution"--Provided by publisher. Read more... Abstract: "Showing the deep connection between our present ecological crisis and our lack of awareness of the sacred nature of creation, this series of essays from spiritual and environmental leaders around the world shows how humanity can transform its relationship with the Earth. Combining the thoughts and beliefs from a diverse range of essayists, this collection highlights the current ecological crisis and articulates a much-needed spiritual response to it. Perspectives from Buddhism, Sufism, Christianity, and Native American beliefs as well as physics, deep psychology, and other environmental disciplines, make this a well-rounded contribution"--Provided by publisher Content: Listening to natural law / Chief Oren Lyons -- The world of wonder / Thomas Berry -- The bells of mindfulness / Thich Nhat Hanh -- Revelation at Laikipia, Kenya / Chief Tamale Bwoya-- At the edge of the roof: the evolutionary crisis of the human spirit / John Stanley & David Loy -- The next transition: the evolution of humanity's role in the universe / Mary Evelyn Tucker & Brian Thomas Swimme -- The work of Genesis Farm: interview / Sister Miriam MacGillis -- Contributions / Wendell Berry -- In the time of the sacred places / Winona LaDuke -- Annadana: the gift of food / Vandana Shiva -- The koan of the Earth / Susan Murphy -- Three dimensions of ecology: soil, soul & society / Satish Kumar -- The greening of the self / Joanna Macy -- Imagining Earth / Geneen Marie Haugen -- Gaia & the anima mundi / Jules Cashford -- Care of the soul of the world / Bill Plotkin -- Medicine for the Earth / Sandra Ingerman -- Persian & Indian visions of the living Earth / Pir Zia Inayat Khan -- Creation as the body of God / Fr. Richard Rohr -- The call of the Earth / Llewellyn Vaughan-Lee -- A final prayer.