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Planetary Crises Summit 2025: Resilient to Be | Empowered to Act
Planetary Crises Summit 2025
Sunday 28 September 2025, 9:00-16:00
The Old Courthouse, 43 Renfrew Road, London SE11 4NA
Overview of the Summit
In 2024, the FPMT Planetary Crises Summit was hosted by Jamyang Centre in London. This year we continue this important tradition with a new hybrid format where centers across Europe unite to join together for the Summit over two days.
Join us at Jamyang London to participate in online and onsite presentations, teachings, meditations and dialogues during this transformative weekend.
Theme
The planetary crises refer to a set of interconnected global challenges such as war, climate change, over-exploitation of natural resources, biodiversity loss, collapse of ecosystems, etc. that coalesce to pose a profound threat to life on Earth.
Together we can make a difference and inspire others.
Join us for a rich program of presentations, teachings, meditations and group discussion.
Is this event for me?
This event is for anyone who:
- Is concerned about the dangers of climate change and other crises, and seeking a means to navigate them
- Wants to help make a difference but is unsure where to begin
- Is curious about what causes these crises and how to build a better world
- Wishes to learn more about the Buddhist approach to global crises and healing the mind
This event will help:
- Provide insights into how we can remain calm, mindful and efficient in order to act together with wisdom and compassion
- Guide you in giving support, and feeling supported by a community, in these challenging times
- Create an inspiring vision for upcoming generations to enjoy a better future respecting each other and Mother Earth, our only planet.
Program
SATURDAY – RESILIENT TO BE
Resilience is the capacity to recover, adapt and grow stronger from adversity, challenges or stress.
How do we feel facing the planetary crises? What do we need to be resilient in this troubled world?
Morning (with possible participation of Serkong Tsenshab Rinpoche online)
Teaching/presentation, meditation with Ven. Amy Miller, Ven. Losang Gendun, Andy Wistreich, Paula Chichester.
Afternoon
Talk, meditation and sharing/discussion – Tibetan Peace Garden / Onsite at Jamyang (weather dependent)
SUNDAY – EMPOWERED TO ACT
Empowered is having the inner strength and confidence to shape our own destiny, and thereby create meaningful change in the world around us.
How can we as a person and a community, become a refuge for people to grow their positive influence in the planetary crises?
Morning
Teaching/presentation, meditation with Ven. Amy Miller, Andy Wistreich, Paula Chichester and David Midgley (followed online).
Afternoon
Talk, meditation and sharing/discussion – Tibetan Peace Garden / Onsite at Jamyang (weather dependent)
Online Speakers
Serkong Tsenshab Rinpoche
Serkong Tsenshab Rinpoche has been described by His Holiness the Dalai Lama as “one of the most precious Dharma teachers of the new generation”.
Ven. Amy Miller
American Buddhist teacher, hospice guide, and interfaith leader with extensive experience in integrating the Dharma into daily life.
Ven. Losang Gendun
Dutch Buddhist teacher, long-term meditator, and founder of The Buddha Project.
Andy Wistreich
British eco-Dharma teacher, XR Buddhists, Dharma activist.
Paula Chichester
British former field conservation biologist and university teacher, Buddhist teacher and long-term meditator.
David Midgley
British eco-Dharma teacher and bridge-builder between the FPMT (Tibetan tradition) and the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh.
Onsite Hosting
Hosted by the Jamyang Team
Our experienced Jamyang London teaching team will facilitate the onsite sessions, providing local guidance, meditation instruction, and opportunities for sharing and discussion throughout both days of the summit.
How to join: See below for ticket options.
We are committed to ensuring no one is turned away for lack of funds, if you need to request a concessionary rate, please contact the Jamyang team by emailing gateway@jamyang.co.uk
Language: The event will be primarily in English.
RESILIENT TO BE
EMPOWERED TO ACT
“Universal Responsibility is the key to human survival. It is the best foundation for world peace.”
~ HH XIV Dalai Lama
