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The most pressing question in these uncertain times may be how can we bring healing and protection to the Earth?
Join me this episode the explore this question that Cynthia Jurs carried with her in 1990 as she climbed a path high in the Himalayas, to meet an “old wise man in a cave”—a venerated lama from Nepal. This question is the centre for both her work, her book, ‘Summoned by the Earth‘, and our conversation – sharing her journeys around the world, from Australian Indigenous communities to the USA. And Cynthia’s way of reaching the answer is through practice and acknowledging the importance of listening to the Earth and developing a relationship with nature – to go outside, connect with the natural world, and ask how you can be of service.
Cynthia became a dharma teacher (Dharmacharya) in the Order of Interbeing of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh in 1994 and in 2018, was made an honorary lama in the Vajrayana tradition of Tibetan Buddhism in recognition of her dedication in carrying out the Earth Treasure Vase practice. Inspired by thirty years of pilgrimage into diverse communities and ecosystems, today Cynthia is forging a new path of dharma in service to Gaia—a path deeply rooted in the feminine, honouring indigenous cultures, and devoted to collective awakening. Cynthia leads meditations, retreats, courses, and pilgrimages to support the emergence of a global community of engaged and embodied sacred activists. You can find her offerings at www.GaiaMandala.net and her book at www.SummonedByTheEarth.org.
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT PERMACULTURE
Join me to learn more about permaculture. The world needs more permaculture teachers everywhere – local teachers share local ways for one planet living. Let’s work toward a climate-safe future through design, resilience and connection. For you that may be through film and story, kids clubs, workplace education, or hands-in the earth. Whatever the way that moves you to speak up and share, I wholeheartedly encourage.
If that inspires you, I invite you to join the Permaculture Educators Program with others from 6 continents to explore what your permaculture future might look like and how you can make the change. This is a comprehensive online course that includes the Permaculture Design Certificate and the Permaculture Teacher Certificate. We are a global learning community. People all over the world encourage you to be the change you want to see in the world.
PERMACULTURE FOR REFUGEES
We support free permaculture education for people in refugee camps. Help by donating to Ethos Foundation – our registered charity.
LEARNING TO GROW A GARDEN?
If your main interest is getting a thriving and abundant food garden set up, then take a look at my online permaculture gardening course: The Incredible Edible Garden.
Much love
I acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which I live and work – the Gubbi Gubbi people. And I pay my respects to their elders past present and emerging.
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