In this episode, Wendy speaks with environmentalist Dekila Chungyalpa about her views of nature, the climate crisis, and her unique collaborations with faith leaders. Their conversation covers many topics, including:
- growing up in the Himalayas and being interconnected with nature;
- the dominance of dualistic thinking in the West, and the dangerous separations it creates;
- embracing a framework of interdependence;
- the role of indigenous wisdom in conservation;
- her own experience dealing with eco-anxiety;
- working with faith leaders to move the needle on environmental issues;
- weaving together Buddhist values and activism;
- bridging science and religion;
- and the need for compassion and community in facing the climate crisis.
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