The Reverend Adela Torchia, Priest-in-Charge of the Parish of St. David/St. Paul, Powell River will be in attendance at a launch of her newly published book, Gandhi, Ecology and World Religions in the lobby at the Powell River Campus of Vancouver Island University, Thursday, March 21st, 2013, 4-6pm. Adela will introduce her book, read segments from it and answer questions, Refreshments will be served, all are welcome so please bring a friend or neighbour.
Here is the summary printed on the book's back cover:This book deals with a Gandhian ethics of economics which helps us to reengage the religion and ecology debate, and to re-envision ecology's more-with-less philosophy as an invitation to liberation rather than deprivation. Many world religions see creation and nature as sacred, and encourage a responsible rather than wasteful approach to the material world. While traditional asceticism has often been seen as life-negating, a Gandhian inspired neo-asceticism goes beyond kenosis towards a renewed appreciation of the beauty and joy of a life of less consumption, and greater compassion for all living beings. Spiritual masters have often taught the dangers of materialism, and such dangers have taken on new meaning in a 21st century ecological context. Last, but not least, this book recognizes the new paths towards better interreligious dialogue that have opened up as a result of a common concern for the ecological well-being of the earth.
The Communications Office of the Diocese of New Westminster has purchased a copy of the book and it may be lent out on a short term,first come, first served basis. It will be available after March 25th, 2013.