Globalization is affecting the life of Bhutan. About eighty percent of food is imported from India even though the country has the capability of growing all its own food. The people are being adversely affected by TV and materialistic values. Mr. Lhundup Dukpa, program director of the School Education Division of Royal Education Council (REC), had been searching for an alternative education system and a more sustainable way of life in keeping with the intrinsic values of natural resources and … Read more
AuERA Living in India Health and Harmony during the Golden Years
AuERA Living is a joint initiative to create a visionary path to retired life in a community that provides one with dignity, harmony and health in a sustainable manner. The goal is to create communities that inspire people to make the very most of life, without many of the concerns that come with getting older. Pullat Devadas Menon reports. … Read more
People Care PDC
- Date: 17 – 31 July 2015
- Languages:
- BosnianCroatianEnglishGermanSerbian
- Location: Zelenkovac, Mrkonjic Grad, Bosnia and Herzegovina
We increasingly recognize the vital role of a healthy community in addition to raising awareness of the sustainable ecosystem. We recognize the importance of effective interpersonal relationships and also the relationship of the individual to him/herself . Usually the focus of the PDC is to strengthen the ecosystem. From there, the pattern is transferred to other systems such as the social, the monetary system, the educational system, etc. By designing the People Care PDC we have developed … Read more
La Rosina en Construcción
- Languages:
- EnglishFrenchPortugueseSpanish
- Location: Undefined
Hola a tod@s, entre 10 y 12 de Julio celebramos la construcción de una futura cocina-comedor comunitaria. Para eso necesitamos de toda la ayuda y participación posible, de forma a transformar este sueño una realidad. Edificaremos muros y suelo con cordwood y cob, haremos un gallinero en techo vivo y palets y en apenas 2 horas Patricia nos enseñará a construir un rocket-stove (cocina-cohete). También le daremos el revoco exterior a nuestro taller de nave tierra ya terminado. Buscamos a … Read more
Wolf Pack 2015
- Date: 6 – 27 October 2015
- Language:
- English
- Location: North East Victoria, Australia
20 days. 20 acres. 30 people. In a secret natural location in North-East Victoria. Daily challenges, activities and adventures. Take a break from society and create your own world together. Date: 7th – 27th October (finishing with a full moon party) Location: A secret valley in North-East Victoria, Australia. • Develop a deeper understanding of nature by delving into its intrigues through observation and participations. • Learn about the local history, surrounding secrets and ancient … Read more
GEN Celebrating 20 Years in Findhorn Ecovillages Gain More Positive Impact
A silent revolution is presently occurring on our planet. Outside the major conurbations – in villages, slums, and town neighbourhoods – citizens are joining together to assume responsibility for their surroundings, for the nature around them, for social themes, and for their ecological and economic behaviour. In living rooms, in bars and around kitchen tables, ideas are discussed and initiatives are born which directly reduce CO2 emissions, revive communities and create job perspectives. … Read more
Taller Introductorio Dragon Dreaming
- Date: 27 – 28 June 2015
- Language:
- Spanish
- Location: Centro En Ananda. C/ Tejar, 41. El Zapillo, Almería, Spain
En este Taller nos introduciremos en la filosofía y técnica de Dragon Dreaming, de forma teórica, experiencial y también de forma práctica, aprendiendo sus fases y pasos. Para ello queremos ofreceros un taller activo, con diversas actividades y dinámicas. Dragon Dreaming DD ha sido co-creado por John Croft y su difunta esposa Vivienne Elanta (los cuales han colaborado con Joanna Macy). Esta técnica se basa en 3 principios: Servicio a la Tierra, Creación de Comunidad y Crecimiento … Read more
Twin Oaks Communities Conference
- Date: 4 – 7 September 2015
- Language:
- English
- Location: Undefined
www.communitiesconference.org If you live or want to live according to the values of cooperation, sustainability, and equality this conference is for you. You’ll get something out of this event whether you’re brand new to communities and cooperatives, or have been living and working in them for decades. The conference focuses on Intentional Communities, including models such as Ecovillages, Cohousing, and Housing Cooperatives, and the larger cooperative movement, including all kinds of … Read more
Retiro Yoga en Naturaleza
- Date: 17 – 21 July 2015
- Language:
- Spanish
- Location: Cortijo Los Baños Al-Hamam - Lucainena de las Torres - Almeria, Spain
Yoga Integral, Meditaciones en Naturaleza, Conexión con los elementos, Senderismo consciente, Cantos devocionales “Mantras” y más... Todos los días de 8.00 a 10.00 realizaremos una sesión de Yoga Integral. Despues desayuno y un poquito de tiempo para descansar. Y hasta la hora de la comida diversas actividades como: Meditaciones guiadas, actividades de contacto con los Elementos: fuego, agua, tierra.. en lugares especiales y mágicos del Cortijo Los Baños Al-Hamam Comida y tiempo para … Read more
Charla presentación Dragon Dreaming
- Date: 12 June 2015
- Language:
- Spanish
- Location: Centro En Ananda. C/ Tejar, 41. El Zapillo, Almería, Spain
Presentación de la técnica Dragon Dreaming y su filosofía, así como algunas de sus aplicaciones. Dragon Dreaming DD ha sido co-creado por John Croft y su difunta esposa Vivienne Elanta (los cuales han colaborado con Joanna Macy). Esta técnica se basa en 3 principios: Servicio a la Tierra, Creación de Comunidad y Crecimiento Personal. Dragon Dreaming DD está inspirado en el activismo social y ambiental, la ecología profunda, la nueva ciencia moderna, la teoría de sistemas vivos, la teoría … Read more
