Examining the Dukha of Waste | Deer Park Institute (Bir, Himachal Pradesh, India) 

Deer Park Institute (est. 2006) in Bir, Himachal Pradesh, India
Deer Park is a dharma learning center (dharma is the eternal and inherent nature of reality as taught by the Buddha) created in the spirit of inquiry and the wisdom traditions, modelled after the Nalanda tradition and the historical Deer Park, the place of the Buddha’s first teachings. Deer Park follows the principles of zero waste in the running of the center including segregation of all wastes and composting. Other socially and environmentally responsible activities include an organic garden, working with local craftswomen on livelihood projects, and sitting with and reflecting on the challenge and dukkha brought about by waste (dukkha in Sanskrit means suffering, unease, unhappiness).
Film: "Examining the Dukkha of Waste"
Themes: Eco-spirituality; rural livelihoods; cultural sustainability; social justice; Tibetan/refugee community; Buddhism