Buddhist Publications
- Parallax Press
is the publishing division of Thich Nhat Hanh’s Unified Buddhist Church, Inc. and is dedicated to publishing books on socially engaged Buddhism.
- Shambhala Sun
Is a thoughtful and artistic Buddhist Publication with articles written by well-known authors. The website offers free on-line articles, including some about Thich Nhat Hanh.
- The Mindfulness Bell
This is Thich Nhat Hanh’s official publication, a journal of the art of mindful living. Every issue includes one of his Dharma talks as well as articles, poetry and artwork by practitioners from Thay’s monastic and lay Sanghas
- Tricycle
Is a thoughtful Buddhist Publication with articles written by well-known authors. The website provides wonderful resources for practitioners at every level including free on-line articles, practice intensives, and the annual “Change Your Mind Day”.
- Turning Wheel
, the official publication of the Buddhist Peace Fellowship, presents resources and articles by leading thinkers of socially engaged Buddhism regarding matters of peace, social justice, environmental activism, and dharma practice.
Budismo en Español (Spanish Language Buddhist Sites)
Ecological Initiatives and Environmental Issues
- Broward Lotus Sangha Deep Ecology Initiative: Join Sangha members who have made a commitment to
look deeply at our consumption patterns and work together to protect our local and global communities and the planet. Below are some links that may be of assistance as our mindfulness practice increases our reverence for life.
- Florida Native Plant Society
Help promote the conservation, preservation, and restoration of Florida’s native plants and be informed about calls for action on a wide range of Florida and national environmentally sensitive subjects.
- Personal Climate Change Calculator
Calculate the environmental impact your lifestyle generates with these tools that can help you measure your climate-affecting carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions and get customized tips on how to reduce your environmental footprint based on your lifestyle.
- Recycling
Join our Sangha members in our effort to increase recycling and reduce our waste. Visits these sites for more information on where and how to recycle almost everything from the most common to the most exotic items
- Recycling Centers
Reduce (by using only what we need), Re-use (as many times as we can), Recycle (whenever possible once it has served its purpose)
- The Berkeley Institute of the Environment’s CoolClimate carbon footprint calculator
There are many simple ways to reduce the footprint we leave on our planet. Together as a Sangha we can produce social change!
- The Earth Charter
Join the Broward Lotus Sangha and other individuals and organizations in signing The Earth Charter to promote sustainable ways of living, ecological integrity, respect for diversity, and a culture of peace, economic justice, and universal human rights
- The Global Footprint Network
- The National Wildlife Federation’s Green Calculator
- The Nature Conservancy
The mission of The Nature Conservancy is to preserve the plants, animals and natural communities that represent the diversity of life on Earth by protecting the lands and waters they need to survive.
- The Redefining Progress’ carbon, food, housing and goods calculator
For The Little Ones
- Celebrate Earth Day With The Lorax
Join The Lorax, play environmentally-friendly games, learn about the environment and help Mother Earth. “Unless Someone Like You Cares An Awful Lot, Nothing Is Going To Get Better. It’s Not.”
- Mindful Kids: Thich Nhat Hanh For Children
is a four-fold Sangha worldwide resource that includes Plum Village practices for children such as inviting the bell, pebble meditation, eating meditation, walking meditation and deep relaxation.
- Mindfulness for Children
- The Lorax Project
take a pledge to be a Friend Of The Environment and help the Lorax protect the forests and endangered species on our planet and get a certificate signed by Dr. Seuss. Find at least 20 things you can do to make a difference in the world today
For Youth and Young Adults
Honoring People, Animals, Plants, and Minerals
- Broward Lotus Sangha Deep Ecology Initiative: Join Sangha members who have made a commitment to
look deeply at our consumption patterns and work together to protect our local and global communities and the planet. Below are some links that may be of assistance as our mindfulness practice increases our reverence for life.
- Care To Make A Difference
A plethora of resources for green living, including environmentally-friendly e-cards, calls for action, and partnerships with non-profit organizations such as Amnesty International, PBS, The Breast Cancer Fund, The Nature Conservancy, and others
- Celebrate Earth Day With The Lorax
Join The Lorax, play environmentally-friendly games, learn about the environment and help Mother Earth. “Unless Someone Like You Cares An Awful Lot, Nothing Is Going To Get Better. It’s Not.”
- Florida Native Plant Society
Help promote the conservation, preservation, and restoration of Florida’s native plants and be informed about calls for action on a wide range of Florida and national environmentally sensitive subjects.
- Florida-Friendly Landscaping
Environmental protection begins in our yards and homes. Learn about Florida-friendly landscaping and plants that require little irrigation or fertilizer, are low maintenance, and attract wildlife. Pick up some tips and see examples of landscape designs.
- National Wildlife Federation
Enjoy outdoor activities, conserve energy and help wildlife. Learn how to create an NWF Certified Wildlife Habitat suitable for all beings, and take the Good Neighbor Pledge to reduce global warming
- NatureScape Broward
encourages the use of native plants in landscaping and provides you with a step-by-step guide that shows you how to build an environmentally friendly and beautiful yard and certify your home, school, public or business landscape.
- Sierra Club
This is the United State’s oldest, largest and most influential grassroots environmental organization. Explore and enjoy the outdoors, and take action to protect Mother Earth’s special places
- The Lorax Project
take a pledge to be a Friend Of The Environment and help the Lorax protect the forests and endangered species on our planet and get a certificate signed by Dr. Seuss. Find at least 20 things you can do to make a difference in the world today
Mitigating Carbon Emissions Growing, Planting, Giving
- American Forests
is a non-profit organization that plants trees to offset the amount carbon emissions our vehicles and lifestyles generate. Each tree costs just $1 and is planted through one of their Global ReLeaf Forest Restoration Projects.
- Arbor Day Foundation
Plant or give away ten trees for $10 (shipping included), check the Tree Guide with nearly 200 commonly planted trees, and join fellow Sangha members in taking action to help replant our National Forests and reduce global warming.
- Blue Cliff Monastery (Thich Nhat Hanh’s practice center in New York) is looking for trees, shrubs, and foliage for their Landscaping Program
Join other friends from the Broward Lotus Sangha who have contributed to this vital project by clicking the link above or calling (888) 448-7337 to send 10 trees for $10 (shipping included) to: Blue Cliff Monastery, 3 Mindfulness Road, Pine Bush, NY 12566
- Broward County Native Plant Society
Join our Sangha members and other plant-loving friends for fun field trips, learn about plants native to South Florida and get inspired with ideas on how to garden with native plants, providing food and cover to birds, butterflies, and other wildlife.
- Broward Lotus Sangha Carbon Emissions Mitigation Initiative
Join our Sangha in growing, planting and giving away plants and trees for the benefit of all beings; attend fun and educational field trips and free community classes with us that teach us about plants and how, what and when to grow them.
- Florida-Friendly Landscaping
Environmental protection begins in our yards and homes. Learn about Florida-friendly landscaping and plants that require little irrigation or fertilizer, are low maintenance, and attract wildlife. Pick up some tips and see examples of landscape designs.
- NatureScape Broward
encourages the use of native plants in landscaping and provides you with a step-by-step guide that shows you how to build an environmentally friendly and beautiful yard and certify your home, school, public or business landscape.
Other Resources For Mindful Living and Engaged Buddhism
- Audio Meditations for Inner Peace
- Buddhist Sutras
Shakyamuni Buddha’s original Teachings and Discourses in contemporary Plum Village format
- Introduction to Buddhist Teachings
- Mindfulness Bell (for your Computer)
Includes a Mindfulness Clock, meditation timer and invitation of bells that can be downloaded into your computer free o charge (Designed by David Steigerwald of the Washington Mindfulness Community)
- Other Buddhist Dharma Talks
Download and listen to Dharma Talks by prominent teachers in other Buddhist Traditions such as Sylvia Boorstein, Sharon Salzberg, Jack Kornfield, and Tara Brach.
- Prison Dharma Network (PDN)
provides books on meditation and contemplative spirituality for over 25,000 prisoners in over 900 prisons around the world, connects prisoners with pen pal mentors, offers prison dharma groups, and supports and trains volunteers and staff.
- Thich Nhat Hanh’s Prison Dharma Project
The Broward Lotus Sangha and its members donate yearly subscriptions of Thich Nhat Hanh’s The Mindfulness Bell for this project. For more information, see the Autumn 2008 issue of Thich Nhat Hanh’s The Mindfulness Bell.
Sangha Directories
Sanghas Practicing In The Tradition Of Thich Nhat Hahn
Support for a Vegetarian or Vegan Lifestyle
The Five Mindfulness Trainings
Thich Nhat Hanh
- About Thich Nhat Hanh
- Mindful Kids: Thich Nhat Hanh For Children
is a four-fold Sangha worldwide resource that includes Plum Village practices for children such as inviting the bell, pebble meditation, eating meditation, walking meditation and deep relaxation.
- Parallax Press
is the publishing division of Thich Nhat Hanh’s Unified Buddhist Church, Inc. and is dedicated to publishing books on socially engaged Buddhism.
- The Mindfulness Bell
This is Thich Nhat Hanh’s official publication, a journal of the art of mindful living. Every issue includes one of his Dharma talks as well as articles, poetry and artwork by practitioners from Thay’s monastic and lay Sanghas
- Wake Up: Thich Nhat Hanh For Youth and Young Adults
the Wake Up Movement is a community of young Dharma practitioners from all around the globe interested in building a Healthy and Compassionate Society we can all call Home
Thich Nhat Hanh Dharma Talks
Thich Nhat Hanh Ecological Initiatives
- Blue Cliff Monastery Landscaping Program
Thich Nhat Hanh’s practice center in New York is looking for trees, shrubs, and foliage for their landscaping program. Join other friends from the Broward Lotus Sangha who have contributed to this vital project by contacting office@bluecliffmonastery.org
- Car-Free Days
Follow Thay’s lead and enjoy as many car-free days as you can with your family, friends and fellow Sangha members. Help us celebrate World Car Free Day every September 22nd.
- Earth Peace Treaty
is one Thich Nhat Hanh’s Ecological Initiatives. It gives those of us concerned about the environment practical ways to create a better world. Make a commitment today to be the change that you wish to see in the world
- Offering to the Land Ancestors
Join Thich Nhat Hanh’s Monasteries and practice centers across the globe in honoring our Land Ancestors
- The Peace Treaty
In 2007 The Broward Lotus Sangha was the first Community of Mindful Living to invite all friends in the State of Florida to sign The Peace Treaty in honor of Thay’s Continuation Day. Two of our Board members traveled to New York and delivered them to Thay
Thich Nhat Hanh Practice Centers Around the World
Tieng Viet (Vietnamese Language Buddhist Sites)