This first episode of Contemporary Anxiety Series focuses on the climate emergency.
Jason Brown, Lecturer in Religious Studies and Ecological Humanities in British Columbia, will reflect on ecological grief as an essential component of a contemplative ecology. Can our contemplative practice see us developing a more helpful perspective and response?Â
‘A contemplative response to the climate crisis is not only possible, but I think it’s essential because contemplative spirituality is not quietism. Contemplative spirituality is to be fully engaged in the present moment, to our minds, to our bodies and to the places where we live. And climate change is going to impact places all over the world in very different ways’. says Jason.Â
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Schedule (French time)
| Monday, 11 March | |
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| 19:30 | Meditation |
| 20:00 | Jason M Brown |
| 20:50 | Short break |
| 21:00 | Response by Laurence Freeman OSB and dialogue with online audience |
| 21:30 | Finish |
Leader
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Dr Jason M Brown
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Jason M. Brown, PhD, studied anthropology as an undergraduate. He has joint Master’s degrees from Yale in forestry and theology. His PhD is in Resource, Environment and Sustainability from The Institute for Resources, Environment and Sustainability at the University of British Columbia. He is a Lecturer in Humanities and Resources and Environmental Management at Simon Fraser University in Vancouver British Columbia. He is on the board of the Charles Brandt Oyster Bay Hermitage Society. More information about Jason can be found on his website: www.holyscapes.org
Other Leaders
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Laurence Freeman
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Laurence Freeman is a monk of the Benedictine Congregation of Monte Oliveto. He is the Director of Bonnevaux and of The World Community for Christian Meditation.
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Contribution
This event is held online. Registrations give 1 year access to recordings.
Contribution is £20 (concession price £15).
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This event is held online. Registrations give 1 year access to recordings.
Contribution is £25 (concession price £20).
The prices reflect the need to achieve self sufficiency.
Therefore if you’re able to give a little more we would be very grateful.
Please, click here to donate.
We do not turn anybody away for lack of resource.
Please, click the email address <support@wccm.org> to contact us if you need further financial assistance to join this event.
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