Transforming Education through Unschooling by Linus Dolfini Bangkok, June 17, 2025 Rajesh Choudhary – commonly called Raj – is a member of the eco-temple network, and he is currently involved in two different ongoing projects, which try to offer alternative educational approaches. One of these projects is conducted in Thailand, with its main center in…
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May

Farming with Metta
by Linus Dolfini
Bangkok, May 12, 2025
Over fifteen years ago, the Bhutan Soul Farmers, under the leadership of their founder, Lhundup Dukpa, began their work as organic farmers. They have been developing and implementing ways of organic and sustainable farming, and throughout the years, they have shared their knowledge and visions…
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April

Creating Gardens of Loving Kindness
by Linus Dolfini
Bangkok, April 11, 2025
The concept of Metta Gardens was established in 2013 in Sri Lanka. One of the eco-temple network members, Kanchana Weerakoon, was the one who came up with the idea. She was inspired by the community-gardens, she saw in Australia. After her family bought…
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March
4 Days in Auroville Eco-Temple Trip Report Dexter Cohen BohnDec 14, 2024 Hey there, heads up that this is a longer post than usual! Take your time with the photos, videos and links - let me know your thoughts and if these deeper dives tickle your fancy. I respect your attention so for the TLDR (Too Long…
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August

Cédric Boudry
June 2021
Phra Sangkom Thanapanyo Khunsiri, designer of the Kok Nong Na model
Kok Nong Na or “New Theory Agriculture”
Over the past year Thai monk Phra Sangkom Thanapanyo Khunsiri has made unprecedented progress in his holistic sustainable development initiative. For over 20 years now, he has been dedicating his time to social development…
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September
Eco-Temple: Built small and ecologically from ancient Buddhist tradition of forest hermitages-->
Surrounding Environment: Regeneration of water table/watershed by building check dams--> Reforestation and rehabilitation of environment-->
Education for Ecology and Dharma: establishment of eco-school in which children learn about practical livelihood, environment, and sufficiency values-->
Sufficiency Economy: Planting and harvesting forest products for self-sufficiency and marketing ecological…
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April
Community Development: collaboration with civil society leader and adoption of Royal development principles -->
Surrounding Environment: Regeneration of water table/watershed by building tanks à reforestation and rehabilitation of land based on royal development principle of 30% water resource, 30% agriculture, 30% forest cover, and 10% housing-->
Education for Ecology and Dharma: Simultaneous establishment of eco-school in which…
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March
Awipi (Coordinator)
3 Pilot Sites (scroll down for more details)
Shwenadi Monastic School (Kyaukpadaung, Mandalay Region)
Laythar Taung Monastic School (Dipeyin, Sagaing Region)
Wannitayon Monastic School (Salin, Magway Region)
Background: The Buddhist monastery in Myanmar has been a mainstay in preserving and passing on traditional values to succeeding generations. With a monastery in every sizable village and an…