Members of the Triratna Earth Sangha are offering this retreat as part of BAM (Buddhist Action Month) 2025. This year’s theme is the same as the the theme if this retreat: Sowing seeds of compassion in the world.
Buddhist Action Month (BAM) is an annual opportunity to put our Buddhist values into action. It’s a time to reflect on how our compassion manifests in the world, celebrate what we are already doing, and challenge ourselves to do more. Founded by the Network of Buddhist Organisations in 2012, BAM quickly grew into a month-long initiative every June, inspiring practical action throughout the year. Individuals, groups, and Buddhist Centres across the world participate each year, making a collective impact.
This year the theme is ‘Sowing Seeds of compassion in the world’, which includes creating stories of positive ecological and climate action to inspire others so we can face the future together more joyfully. We invite you to get involved in ecological and climate action in your local communities by joining already existing groups and creating your own.
To act with gentleness and endeavour towards the collective wellbeing of all life, is to follow the Buddhist path and our aspiration to address suffering. The future emerges from our present actions and therefore sowing seeds is the most important thing we can do – both literally and metaphorically.
Join us for our day retreat online on 7 June as we explore this theme!