Ancient Path For Modern Times—Active Nonviolence
This conversation from the podcast “The Way Out Is In” is about applying mindfulness and wisdom in environmental and social movements. This week, our world had the two hottest days ever recorded. In the middle of the summer heat, it’s easy to feel overheated and overwhelmed as both heat and news cycles tax us and our communities. We chose this piece for this newsletter’s inspiration because it feels like a soothing balm for people who are working for a better future in any setting, whether it be as an activist, a teacher, a farmer, a , or a concerned person trying to keep up with everything that’s happening in our chaotic times. We hope that if you’re feeling the heat, whether in a relationship, or just out in the summer sunshine, you’ll give this a listen.
Sister Hiến Nghiêm moderates an incredible conversation with Shantum Seth and Christiana Figueres (who we featured a few months ago her episode of On Being) on wide-ranging topics, circling around what it means to be mindful, wise, and nonviolent when pushing for change that always comes with a sense of urgency.
The second part of this series, called “Ancient Path For Modern Times: Feeling Safe” is also excellent. The second panel includes Jo Confino journalist and activist), Elli Weisbaum (professor of Buddhist Studies, psychology, & mental health at New College), and is moderated by Sister Lăng Nghiêm.
“The Way Out Is In” is a podcast published by Plum Village, the Buddhist monastery and movement in the tradition of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh. His work has been a huge inspiration for our work at Groundwork.