Environment
Cultivating a wholesome relationship with the earth
Our zazen, precepts, and bodhisattva vows teach and embody interconnectedness. This means the entire ecological community is not separate from any individual self, human or nonhuman. It is thus a guiding principle and practice within Sanshin Zen Community’s daily functioning to deeply and sincerely reflect on the truth of interconnection when making decisions with an environmental impact.
We aim to take all reasonable steps to minimize harmful impacts and to strive instead to actively contribute towards the ecological health of all beings. This will inform sangha actions related to:
Our zazen, precepts, and bodhisattva vows teach and embody interconnectedness. This means the entire ecological community is not separate from any individual self, human or nonhuman. It is thus a guiding principle and practice within Sanshin Zen Community’s daily functioning to deeply and sincerely reflect on the truth of interconnection when making decisions with an environmental impact.
We aim to take all reasonable steps to minimize harmful impacts and to strive instead to actively contribute towards the ecological health of all beings. This will inform sangha actions related to:
- facility construction, renovation, and energy use
- stewardship of temple grounds
- travel to and from temple activities
- general resource use and waste
