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The Impossible Hamster Club Art in Action 2011
A Global Call for Sharing and Justice
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Friends of Resurgence
March/April 2011
In the 45th anniversary year of Resurgence, we highlight the importance of core values that serve people and the planet. Our March/April issue celebrates the champions of intrinsic values who have contributed to Resurgence over the years, including Caroline Lucas, Vandana Shiva, Annie Lennox and Václav Havel. Feature articles include HRH The Prince of Wales on Islam and the Environment, and Rowan Williams on Moral Housekeeping.
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Our Core Values
Respect for the environment and care for the Earth are values at the core of all religions and wisdom traditions. Satish Kumar looks at the values that underpin Resurgence and why the restoration of wisdom, respect and reverence for life hold the key to solving the current environmental crisis.
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Transcending Self-interest
George Monbiot highlights the critical difference between intrinsic and extrinsic values and explains why we need to live by our intrinsic values if both people and the Earth are to flourish. Humanity will be far better served by the values of hospitality, humility and harmony than by the values of success, speed and greedy self-interest.
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Dirty Art
From soil collected on the heights of Devon’s Dartmoor to a verge-side Californian clay found on Highway 101 in the USA, two earth artists — Leah Fanning Mebane and Cea Blyth — explain the benefits of creating colour from natural pigments. "When I learned it was possible to make my own paints from clay and oil, my passion was ignited."
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Wild Nature
The portrayal of nature in movies evokes a passion and respect for vivid wild landscapes. Resurgence film editor, Caspar Walsh, highlights a very personal selection of contemporary wilderness films that have opened his heart and blown him away. Discover films where nature is the true star. . .
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| Also free to read online from the March/April Issue |
Pilgrim or Tourist: Peter Owen Jones explores the real journey we must all make. More
Green the World - GreenSpirit: Path to a New Consciousness. More
The Pond: Witnessing the miracle of a normally hidden watery world. More
| This month's web exclusives |
Unsustainable Subsidies: Deepak Rughani
The Riches of Burma: Sophie Poklewski Koziell
The Resurgence Garden: James Towillis
Back to Front Gardening: David Midgely & Roxanna Summers
Butterfly Wings and Why: Horatio Morpurgo reviews Butterflies: Messages from Psyche
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| Don't miss the following articles only in print |
Islam and the Environment: HRH The Prince of Wales
Moral Housekeeping: Rowan Williams
A Call to Humility: Václav Havel
The Art of Liberation: Harry Eyres
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| Events |
Tagore Festival
Dartington, Devon
1-7 May, 2011
A festival of arts, craft and culture to celebrate the life of Rabindranath Tagore.
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Resurgence Summer Camp
near Worcester
28 – 31 July
A weekend of talks, music, craft and inspiration. More information and online booking. . .
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Midsummer Camp
Norfolk
18 – 25 June
Eight days, living in community. Five rhythms dance, live music, improvisation and comedy workshops, wild swimming in a beautiful river, and children’s activities.
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