Vermont Tibetan Buddhist Center to Host Commercial Solar Array

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Vermont Tibetan Buddhist Center to Host Commercial Solar Array
Description
The Milarepa Center, a Tibetan Buddhist retreat located in Vermont, is entering the clean energy scene through their partnership with a local solar panel company. The proposed initiative is to host approximately 500-kilowatts of solar panels on the retreat's property, an endeavour that will provide clean energy to 135 homes in the neighboring area. The retreat center is a force for sustainability in the region, not only with this initiative, which passed unanimously by its board members, but in its commitment to the Buddhist tradition of bodhicitta, which is to bring peace and good will to all. It is important to note; however, that the Buddhist community, while being present within the environmental movement, does self-proclaim their need to improve, such as in attending protests or furthering initiatives like these solar panels on a greater scale.
Date
01/17/2023
Creator
Justin Whitaker
Denomination
Buddhism
Audience
All audiences/General public
Issues
Climate