James Thornton is an environmental lawyer, the founder of ClientEarth and the author of Nature My Teacher: How to be Alive in a World under Threat, a book written to help us navigate the challenges of being human and staying compassionate in a time of eco crisis.
The word ‘compassionate’ here is key because what underpins this tender and heartfelt book is Thornton’s Buddhist practice. He tells me that his spiritual path started as a young boy, describing himself then as a devout Catholic and altar boy. “Looking back, I had intense spiritual experiences in that traditional space. ...
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