Being more We must realise that when basic needs have been met, human development is primarily about being more, not having more. The Earth Charter Crafted by visionaries over twenty years ago, the Earth Charter (EC) is a document with sixteen principles, organised under four pillars, that seek to turn conscience into action: Respect and …
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What’s in store for you at the virtual Great Turning Experiment
What's in store for you? Great turning, great mission, great themes, great speakers, great opportunity to transform your life. All this and more in intimate connection with your fellow journeyers. Join our Great Adventure Live Online from Findhorn. Runs from 16 March to 22 June 2022. Book Now and Rise to Your Great Turning. …
In honour of Imbolc, the First Day of Celtic Spring by Grace Wells
In honour of Imbolc and Brigit's Day, we celebrate the first fragile signs of Spring in the Celtic tradition with this exquisite poetry-film by Grace Wells. We pay tribute to "the oldest love affair and the longest marriage between culture and nature where people and place are one". Imbolc / Vision In the cold …
The Great Turning Experiment Welcomes David Korten
Great Turning is honoured to be welcoming DAVID KORTEN as a session speaker during our inaugural online learning journey: The Great Turning Experiment. Enjoy the chance to draw on the wisdom and experience of this leading visionary of The Great Turning. “Our defining gift as humans is our power to choose, including our power …
The garden in winter ~ Rumi
The garden in winter.... And don't think the garden loses its ecstasy in winter. It's quiet, but the roots down there are riotous. ~ Rumi Photo by Tengyart on Unsplash
The Great Turning Experiment Welcomes Joanna Macy
Great Turning is honoured to be welcoming Findhorn Fellow and Root Teacher of The Work That Reconnects, JOANNA MACY, as a session speaker during our inaugural online learning journey: The Great Turning Experiment. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to be up close and personal with Joanna as she shares her vision and wisdom with …
What I must tell myself ~ David Whyte
WHAT I MUST TELL MYSELF I know this house, and this horizon, and this world I have made. I know this silence and the particular treasures and terrors of the way I try to belong to my work, my loved ones and my life. But I cannot know the world to which I am going. …
To be born in love ~ Rumi
To be born in love Is to serve all beings and all creation. Real lovers serve ardently, hopefully, And in an ecstasy of awe. Look for the happiness Of the servant of love - All the joys of the world are nothing to it. Jalāl ad-Dīn Mohammad Rūmī, Persian poet and Sufi mystic (1207–73) Photo …
The Great Bell Chant – in Honour of Venerable Thich Nhat Hanh (1926 – 2022)
The Great Bell Chant: In honour of the exceptional life example of revered teacher Venerable Thích Nhất Hạnh, we offer this beautiful prayer recited by Thay himself and chanted by brother Phap Niem. Plum Village writes.... With a deep mindful breath, we announce the passing of our beloved teacher, Thay Nhất Hạnh, at 01:30hrs on …
Our Bold Invitation to The Great Turning Experiment
Our Bold Invitation: Imagine your ideal world. The Great Turning is upon us. The More Beautiful World Our Hearts Know is Possible has arrived. How are you living your life in this new world? For 4 months, we are inviting you to join our Great Turning Experiment, Live Online from Findhorn! We are calling on …