Women in Brazil who are enthusiastic about Satish’s teachings echoed that sentiment: Most of the meetings on the tour were led by women leaders. Positive venturePatricia Ellen da Silva, System Ike Co., Ltd. In Brazil, he is a lawyer. Conscious Contractand Bea Tadema, CEO Schumacher School.
Brazil is three times the size of India, and no trip to Brazil is complete without seeing its majestic landscapes.
We were invited for a three day visit Ibiti In Minas Gerais, 6,000 hectares of Atlantic Forest are slowly being fully naturalized, a life project of owner Renato Machado, who founded Ibiti in 1982.
This extensive conservation initiative includes a sanctuary for the endangered Muriqui monkey, a cougar research and conservation project, a fauna restoration program, wildlife release areas and a recently opened orchid garden, providing sustainable support for the entire residential community.
Satish watched his first film in life at Ibiti. An exclusive outdoor screening will be held beside a beautiful lake, with every detail thought out, including deck chairs, humidity blankets and vegetarian food prepared by talented chef Daniela Rosa.
For Satish, one of the main objectives of the trip was to meet and exchange ideas with Brazilian activists. His first encounters were with young indigenous activists such as Amanda Costa, Thiago Guarani, Claidiana Carvalho, Natalia Teofilo and Waja Sipai, many of whom are deeply frustrated with the treatment of indigenous peoples by successive governments.
They are seeking recognition of their culture, their lands and their indigenous status. Things have changed recently since the appointment of Brazil’s first Minister of Indigenous Affairs, Sonia Guajajara.
Guajajara gave indigenous peoples a long-needed political boost. Satish embraced their core message at the conference, adding that “love is the most powerful tool for change.” Based on online activity since the conference, this message seems to have struck a chord with a new generation of activists.
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In Rio de Janeiro, Satish met and discussed with Gilberto Gil and Ayrton Clenac, two Brazilian legends of his generation. The conversations were more philosophical in tone, dealing with the concept of separation from different cultural perspectives: African, indigenous and Indian.
Ayrton Clenack said about wind: “Our ancestors placed great importance on wind. They taught that wind is a substance, which is different from people’s idea that wind is just an element of nature, like ocean waves or sunlight.”
“We found that these beings communicate with us, heal us, inspire us, give meaning to our lives. This is very close to the idea of ​​angels that Westerners brought here. Angels are like consciousnesses, constantly moving around us. Angels have consciousness, and angels have consciousness. We are talking to angels in the wind.”
Book Publishing Radical Love This event, held at the National Theatre in Sao Paulo, may have been the highlight of the trip. After being introduced by host Kaze Pechini, Satish took to the stage and received a standing ovation. He spoke with such passion about his life, mission and message that it seemed to resonate deeply with the Brazilian audience.
Perhaps this is why in just 10 years, the Schumacher School has run 70 courses and trained over 7,000 students. The anniversary was celebrated in true Schumacher style, with fireside chats, poetry, songs and healthy vegetarian food.
Satish’s visit created a wave of true goodwill and charity and sowed the seeds for the future. Escola Schumacher intends to create a base of trustees and supporters with the primary goal of establishing a permanent home for the school. Momentum is building, and Brazil is ready for change.
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James P. Graham Artist and environmental activistHe is a former trustee of the Resurgence Trust. Satish Kumar is a member of the management team of the Resurgence Trust. Funding for the trip was provided by the Ibiti and Escola Schumacher communities in Brazil. The Resurgence Trust Ecologist online.
