Diana Graham presenting an environmental art workshop to scholars from a nearby school.

I teach scholars from the many schools in the surrounding rural area. I notice that the Ecology Shrine makes a deep impression on the children.

Some of the younger ones spontaneously decorate it with flowers, while others respond excitedly and ask many questions.

We discuss Climate Change and concepts of ecological awareness and protection. I point out how even the word ‘environment’ gives us the dualistic experience of being separate from the natural world.

We discuss the urgent need for a paradigm shift in our relationship with Earth if we are to avoid eco-catastrophe.

We end with practical steps we can all take to lighten our carbon footprint.

Early morning in the Ecology Shrine

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