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eco-chaplain
An eco-chaplain offers a friendly, nonjudgmental space, supporting individuals as they navigate personal and planetary challenges, cultivate resilience and acceptance, and deepen their relationship with the natural world.
benefits of eco-chaplaincy
Compassionate presence and the feeling of being truly heard.
Ceremonies and rituals that honor loss, mark thresholds, and celebrate life.
A comforting refuge for grief held with reverence.
A renewed sense of belonging in the living web of existence.
A kinship with the natural world that brings meaning and connection.
Supportive new stories about the world and your place within it.
A restored sense of purpose and clarity about what truly matters.
Offerings
1:1 Chaplaincy
A nonjudgmental, friendly space, spiritual care, and meaning-making
Nature Connection
Guided contemplative practices outdoors
Ritual & Ceremonies
Intentional rituals for all types of occasions.
About Me
Hi, I’m Jamie. I’m an eco-chaplain under the training of the Sati Center for Buddhist Studies and founder of Lotus Compass. My formal spiritual practice started over a decade ago, but really it began when I was out on the farm, spending lazy summer days with my pony Angel.
My work as an eco-chaplain is framed by my belief that our individual healing is the Earth’s healing, and the natural world is available as a teacher to all of us. Understanding this, we are able to be guided by the wisdom of nature if only we slow down enough to listen.
As an eco-chaplain, I am a conduit to help people connect more deeply to nature, and in turn, connect more deeply with themselves. Eco-chaplaincy is the work of my heart & soul. It holds space for the full range of the human experience: grief and anxiety, hope and resilience, birth and death, loss and renewal. The heart of my work is simply about remembering that everything leads us to awakening, if we meet it with presence and openness.
More on Eco-Chaplaincy
What is a Buddhist Eco-Chaplain? - https://sati.org/programs/buddhist-eco-chaplaincy/
Remembering we are Earth Beings - Dharma talk by Kirsten Rudestam at Spirit Rock Meditation Center
Depth of Dharma - Video of principles of chaplaincy by Gil Fronsdal at Insight Meditation Center
My teachers
Buddhist Eco-Chaplaincy training teachers: Gil Fronsdal of Insight Meditation Center, Kirsten Rudestam, Kaira Jewel Lingo, Ram Appalaraju, and Susie Harrington
These resources offer a deeper look into how eco-chaplaincy integrates Buddhist practice, spiritual care, and the natural world.
Pricing
For Individuals: I offer these sessions on a donation basis. This means I offer my time freely, because supporting you in this way is part of my own calling and path of right livelihood. After our session, you’ll have the opportunity to offer a donation in an amount that feels both generous and sustainable for you. Each person’s circumstances are different, and I trust your discernment. I’ll share a donation link after the session.
For Organizations: Please email info@lotuscompass.com to inquire about pricing for organizations.
Location Options
In Person (within 50 miles of Santa Cruz, California)
In-person sessions take place in the beautiful surrounding nature.
Online
Available via video or phone call. Especially helpful for those who live farther away or have mobility limitations
Custom Arrangements
If you have a specific location in mind, like a retreat center or workplace, I am happy to discuss possibilities.
To book an online session, email info@lotuscompass.com