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Celebrating earth day: calling all Eco-Sattvas.

With James Baraz recorded on April 23, 2017.

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With Earth Day here, James reflects on the preciousness and generosity of our wonderful planet, the current situation of climate change and how our Dharma practice can help us transform despair into meaningful and inspiring action.

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