#75 | Global Healing Through Sacred Activism: A Conversation with Cynthia Jurs
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Can embracing our authentic selves catalyze global healing and positive change?
Cynthia Jurs, sacred activist and author of "Summoned by the Earth: Becoming a Holy Vessel for Healing Our World," believes it is not only possible but a profound responsibility we all share.
In this profound episode, Cynthia shares her inspiring journey from becoming a Dharma teacher under Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh to her transformative work with Earth Treasure Vases. These vases, filled with prayers and offerings, are planted in troubled areas around the globe to bring healing and protection to the Earth.
Cynthia Jurs is a sacred activist and author whose work centers around global healing through spiritual practices and community engagement. As a Dharma teacher under Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh and an honorary lama in the Vajrayana tradition, Cynthia blends Buddhist teachings with indigenous wisdom and feminine principles to foster deep, transformative connections with the Earth.
Her new book, "Summoned by the Earth: Becoming a Holy Vessel for Healing Our World," chronicles her journey of sacred activism. Through vivid storytelling, Cynthia invites readers to ponder their own potential to contribute to global healing. The book is a profound meditation on authenticity, vulnerability, and the power of collective prayer and offerings.
"What can I do to bring healing and protection to the Earth?" - Cynthia Jurs
In this episode, Cynthia shares how her transformative journey led her to sacred activism and the creation of Earth Treasure Vases.
Cynthia delves into her spiritual practices, including the Sublime Mother Gaia practice, which strengthens our connection to Gaia and enhances our ability to foster global healing. The role of authenticity and vulnerability is also explored, as Cynthia aims to provoke listeners to ponder their own contributions to healing the world.
Ultimately, the book and Cynthia's work highlight how embracing our authentic selves, including the upheavals that shape our "inner geographies," can be a catalyst for personal growth and global healing.
Cynthia invites audiences on a soulful introspective journey mirroring the profound one she undertook.
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🎙️ In this episode, we discuss:
Cynthia's journey to becoming a Dharma teacher under Thich Nhat Hanh
The concept of engaged Buddhism and its influence on Cynthia’s activism
The profound question that led to the creation of Earth Treasure Vases: “What can I do to bring healing and protection to the Earth?”
The process of creating and consecrating the Earth Treasure Vases and their impact on communities worldwide
Personal stories and imagery woven through "Summoned by the Earth: Becoming a Holy Vessel for Healing Our World"
Cynthia's development of the Sublime Mother Gaia practice and its role in global healing
How embracing authenticity and vulnerability can catalyze global healing
The metaphor of life's upheavals as "tectonic shifts" in our inner landscapes
Links from the Episode
Cynthia Jurs' Website: Gaia Mandala
Summoned by the Earth Website: Summoned by the Earth
Purchase "Summoned by the Earth”Bookshop.org —- Amazon.com