Publication
Sausalito, California : CEM Productions, 2005. One disc, 39 min.
Call number
DVD / Front Desk
Original publication date
2005
Collections
CSS Library Notes
Description: Lunch With Bokara explores the frontiers of religion and metaphysics, of science and spirituality. Join host Bokara Legendre, as she brings together an engaging group of well-known scientists, thinkers, and spiritual teachers from around the world. Be a part of a unique, spontaneous conversation as fascinating guests who have often never met are brought together for the first time to share their insights, knowledge and wisdom.
THE TAOIST AND THE ACTIVIST with Dr. Benjamin Tong and Julia Butterfly Hill, 39 min. In the ancient Taoist tradition of China, to fully observe and appreciate nature is not only a form of spiritual practice, but also a way of living. Environmentalism, also inspired by a profound respect for nature, emphasizes working to save planet Earth from degradation and destruction.
Dallas Prof. and psychologist Dr. Benjamin Tong meets environmental activist and tree sitter Julia Butterfly Hill to share her thoughts on subjects ranging from compassion and attachment, to anger and Nature as a spiritual path.
“So often activism is based on what we are against, what we don't like, what we don't want. And yet we manifest what we focus on. So for me, activism is about as spiritual practice as a way of life. And I realized I didn't climb the tree because I was angry at the corporations and the government; I climbed the tree because when I fell in love with the redwoods, I fell in love with the world. So it is my feeling of connection that drives me, instead of my anger and feelings of being disconnected." -- Julia Butterfly Hill
" we get in trouble being human beings when we are attached to how life should turn out. If we are attached to 'reputation;, who makes us who we are, or whatever we are attached to, it makes for 'a disturbance in the force'. Something is instantly out of balance. And it was, Lao–Tse, the founder of Taoism who said, 'our needs are few; our wants are endless'." -- Dr. Benjamin Tong
FY2006 / jvsy
THE TAOIST AND THE ACTIVIST with Dr. Benjamin Tong and Julia Butterfly Hill, 39 min. In the ancient Taoist tradition of China, to fully observe and appreciate nature is not only a form of spiritual practice, but also a way of living. Environmentalism, also inspired by a profound respect for nature, emphasizes working to save planet Earth from degradation and destruction.
Dallas Prof. and psychologist Dr. Benjamin Tong meets environmental activist and tree sitter Julia Butterfly Hill to share her thoughts on subjects ranging from compassion and attachment, to anger and Nature as a spiritual path.
“So often activism is based on what we are against, what we don't like, what we don't want. And yet we manifest what we focus on. So for me, activism is about as spiritual practice as a way of life. And I realized I didn't climb the tree because I was angry at the corporations and the government; I climbed the tree because when I fell in love with the redwoods, I fell in love with the world. So it is my feeling of connection that drives me, instead of my anger and feelings of being disconnected." -- Julia Butterfly Hill
" we get in trouble being human beings when we are attached to how life should turn out. If we are attached to 'reputation;, who makes us who we are, or whatever we are attached to, it makes for 'a disturbance in the force'. Something is instantly out of balance. And it was, Lao–Tse, the founder of Taoism who said, 'our needs are few; our wants are endless'." -- Dr. Benjamin Tong
FY2006 / jvsy
Physical description
4.75 inches
Language
Original language
English