Bodhi Eco-Project

Bodhi Eco-Project, a charity and company limited by guarantee, presents a positive and creative response to the ecological and social challenges we face today. It is a dynamic hub of activities and resources that empower us to live sustainably and harmoniously with each other and with this precious, living planet.

One of our main projects, in partnership with SCI (Sustainable Communities Initiative), is the design and building of an ecovillage, incorporating low impact, affordable housing; eco-friendly buildings; renewable energy technology and land stewardship practices. (See the ecovillage; where are we at?  This link will be coming shortly.)

Our wide-ranging educational programme addresses the need for us all to transition from an oil-dependent society to a more resilient culture. We want to show that the necessary changes are viable, life enriching and available to us now. To this end Bodhi is offering an educational programme for sustainable living based on permaculture, non-violent communication (NVC), deep ecology, mindfulness and the creative arts. This cultivation of human creativity will provide enterprise and employment within the ecovillage and throughout Scotland, reflecting peoples' wide ranging skills in areas of the arts, people orientated work, permaculture and eco-technology.

Seeing an urgent need for awakening to our involvement in the environmental crisis we take inspiration from Buddhism and the concept of ‘Bodhi’, an awareness of our interconnectedness with the living universe. Our principles of non-violence and mindful living apply as much in how we relate to ourselves and to each other, as they do to our relationship with the planet. We consider a social fabric based on compassion and skilful communication to be as important as sound infrastructure.

Please contact us to get involved.

The Bodhi Eco-Project is a Scottish Registered Charity No. SCO37550.   
www.bodhi-eco-project.org.uk