Who's involved so far?

Shantigarbha, Bristol, UK

Shantigarbha is a Buddhist activist, mediator, and lover of life. He's author of The Burning House: A Buddhist Response to the Climate and Ecological Emergency (Paperback) - Windhorse Publications. He's been a member of the Triratna International Council, and an Order Convenor. He is currently a convenor of the Triratna Earth Sangha, a member of the Restorative Coordinating Group, Nonviolent Communication (NVC) trainer, and partner to Gesine. They live in Bristol, UK.

Santacitta, Brighton, UK

"I am a retired GP, Jungian Analyst and recently turned Buddhist activist. I am terrified by what we are doing to this precious planet."

Akasharaja, Shrewsbury, UK

Akasharaja was ordained in 2001 and lives with his family in Shrewsbury, UK, where he is the chair of the local Buddhist centre. His climate activism journey has taken him through the worlds of Extinction Rebellion and XR Buddhists – and, at one point, perilously close to burnout. He believes that Awakening needs a functioning planetary system to be realised and wants his and all other children to inherit a viable world.

Sanghajata, Cambridge UK

Sanghajata was Ordained in 2015 and lives in Cambridge UK. She teaches meditation at the Cambridge Buddhist Centre and is an active member of the Triratna Cambridge Earth Sangha. 

Tejopala, Melbourne

Tejopala is a member of the Triratna Buddhist Order living in Melbourne. He works organising multi-faith climate campaigns for the Australian Religious Response to Climate Change (ARRCC) and is helping to coordinate the upcoming GreenFaith International Day of Action on October 17 and 18, 2021. He also performs stand-up comedy about the climate and Dharma practice.

Angela Lombardi, Glasgow, UK

Angela is a Buddhist in the Triratna Glasgow sangha, long committed to personal eco-action but recently galvanised by COP26 into collective activism with other climate-concerned people of faith - and none - across various groups. She is in the Triratna ordination process, supports classes, and is a co-mandate holder of the local Social Action Kula. She is also involved with care, community development, and arts for mental health charities, and 'publishes' as a 'book' of the Human Library. 

Amalaketu, Colchester, UK

Amalaketu is past chair for Colchester Buddhist Centre and has initiated and now oversees the Sustainable Buddhist Centre Certification Scheme. He is a Chartered Engineer and Environmentalist and a specialist in low and zero carbon buildings, having won multiple awards for his work.

Akuppa, Newcastle Buddhist Centre

Akuppa has been involved in environmental issues in different ways for about thirty years. He was ordained in 2000 and is based in Newcastle, where he teaches at the Buddhist Centre and co-owns a vegan teahouse. He is the author of Saving the Earth - A Buddhist View. 

Rodashruti, San Francisco Buddhist Center

Rodashruti is inspired by engaged Buddhism, and the balancing influence of meditation and study on action. She lives in San Francisco, has been active in various political movements, and is a founding member of San Francisco Buddhist Center's Green Sangha. She works at the UCSF Center for HIV Information, writes in several genres, and produces independent radio and podcasts. She is Arab-(Syrian) and Irish-American. 

Maitridevi, Shropshire, UK

Maitridevi is chair of Taraloka Buddhist retreat centre for women in Shropshire, UK. Steeped in her love of both the natural world and the Dharma, Maitridevi has recorded 38 'nature-thought-for-the-day' reflections and short meditations, connecting us with  the burgeoning environment at Taraloka.