Join Cynthia Jurs, dharma teacher in the lineage of Thich Nhat Hanh, for wisdom teachings and a discussion of her new book, Summoned by the Earth: Becoming a Holy Vessel for Healing Our World (forwards by Lama Tsultrim Allione and Robert Thurman.)
In Summoned by the Earth, Cynthia Jurs embarks on a transformative journey sparked by an encounter with a Himalayan lama, who tasks her with distributing earth treasure vases to heal the planet. This odyssey takes her across the globe, connecting with diverse communities and ecosystems, from survivors of war in Liberia to indigenous elders in Australia and New Mexico. Along the way, she encounters inspiring individuals working towards solutions, culminating in a profound realization that the Earth’s heart is everywhere. Through narratives of resilience and activism, the book urges readers to recognize their role as stewards of the Earth and embrace collective awakening to address the urgent challenges we face, offering a compelling call to become “sacred activists” in service to the planet.
Cynthia Jurs became a dharma teacher (Dharmacharya) in the Order of Interbeing of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh in 1994 and in 2018, was made an honorary lama in the Vajrayana tradition of Tibetan Buddhism in recognition of her dedication in carrying out the Earth Treasure Vase practice. Inspired by thirty years of pilgrimage into diverse communities and ecosystems, today Cynthia is forging a new path of dharma in service to Gaia—a path deeply rooted in the feminine, honouring indigenous cultures, and devoted to collective awakening. Cynthia leads meditations, retreats, courses, and pilgrimages to support the emergence of a global community of engaged and embodied sacred activists.
