A presentation designed for a Buddhist rural mixed aged group (children/adults) on the issues of deforestation, pollution, climate change and environmental conservation in Vietnam.

1. Dharma-Sprout
Cultivating Mindful Action
to Care for the World.
Mrs. Angela Adrar and Mr. Thien Phouc
Yes, you can make the difference.
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2. The earth is in your hands now.
Treat it with compassion.
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3. Video
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4. How old is the Earth?
What is the difference
between the Earth and
the Environment?
What makes up the
environment?
What makes it all work
together?
What is our role in the
environment?
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5. Buddha’s
relationship
with the
Environment
“The environment
changes according to
our state
of mind.”
- Buddha
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6. Earth is Suffering
Video
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7. Do not
contribute
largely to
Global
Warming.
What does Global Warming mean
for us in Vietnam? But still suffer
much from the
consequences.
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8. HCMC,
Ha Phong,
Coastal and
Mekong
Delta areas
most
affected.
Rising Sea and river levels
cause serious flooding.
Yes, you can make the difference.
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9. Pollution in the air,
land, river and sea.
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10. Deforestation for Development
We
need
trees?
1943 TO 1982
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11. Bio-diversity is at risk.
355 plant species and 365 animal species
are now under threat of extinction in
Vietnam.
Why must lives suffer so that we can live?
Yes, you can make the difference.
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12. Dharma-Sprout
Technology alone can not save our environment, it takes a
change of lifestyle and a reflection of our values.
It takes YOU. Join us!!
Yes, you can make the difference.
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13. What Are Some Mindful Actions?
Plant a tree.
Protect life.
Living and buying simply.
Starting a Dharma-Sprout group.
Minimizing your garbage
by using and reusing.
Taking short showers
Turning lights and energy
off when not in use.
Educating yourself and others about
the environment.
Eating foods without pesticides.
Yes, you can make the difference.
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14. THANK YOU and SEE YOU in NATURE.
“Care for the environment ...You don't do it
because it has to be done. You do it because it's
beautiful.
That's the bodhisattva spirit.”
- Gary make the difference.
Snyder American Zen Buddhist
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15. Dharma-Sprout
Contact Mrs. Angela Adrar or Mr. Thien Phuoc
dharmasprout@gmail.com
to start saving the World in your community,
school, or pagoda.
Yes, you can make the difference.
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