One Earth Sangha

Program & Host Organization

One Earth Sangha is a not-for-profit and educational organization that offers programs integrating Buddhist-informed practice with ecological awareness. Its purpose is to support a global community in developing compassionate, skillful, and grounded responses to the climate and ecological crises.

Location & Scope

The initiative operates virtually and is accessible internationally, with participants joining from multiple regions. Programs are hosted online and include both self-paced coursework and live group sessions.

Who It Serves

The program serves the general public, particularly adults seeking spiritual, reflective, or community-based approaches to climate distress. It welcomes participants of any or no spiritual background, while centering Black, brown, and queer voices.

Climate & Mental Health Focus

One Earth Sangha addresses eco-anxiety, grief, overwhelm, and the psychological strain of living through ecological and social crises. It emphasizes emotional processing, resilience, justice-focused reflection, and the cultivation of grounded, compassionate engagement with global climate realities.

Activities & Format

Core activities include facilitated dialogue, guided practices, reflective exercises, guest teacher talks, and training programs such as the EcoSattva Training. Activities are delivered online through a mix of self-paced modules, weekly session materials, and monthly live gatherings. Participants may join individual cohorts or engage through multiple simultaneous groups.

Inclusion & Accessibility

The program incorporates culturally sensitive content and centers diverse voices. It provides online access to reduce geographic barriers. No additional information on language, disability access, or specific accommodations was provided.

Outcomes & Evidence

The initiative aims to strengthen psychological resilience, build community, deepen climate literacy, and support ethical, justice-oriented climate engagement. Medium- and long-term goals include helping participants navigate discomfort, cultivate spiritual grounding, and identify meaningful forms of climate action. Evaluation occurs through community feedback and regular program review. Supporting evidence draws on EcoDharma teachings, climate psychology, and a large catalogue of community-generated resources.

Guiding Principles

The initiative aligns with principles of climate literacy, emotional diversity, optimism, social connection, nature bonding, emotional resilience, climate justice, trauma-informed practice, community-led adaptation, and collective responsibility.

Resources & Sustainability

Activities rely on grant funding, staff and volunteer support, guest teachers, and digital infrastructure such as the Wordpress platform.

Team & Partners

Programs are developed and delivered by the One Earth Sangha team, supported by guest teachers from multiple Dharma traditions and climate-related fields.

Challenges & Context

Details not provided.