"This wonderful book, describing an extraordinary gathering, explores three key ideas: the nature of climate, and humans actions that change it; the nature of our minds, which give rise to these actions; and the individual and collective behaviors that could shift our actions from destructive to regenerative. Recognizing the magnificent interdependence of life, and the cascading multiplier effect of our actions, calls on us to recognize the merit of acting for the benefit of all of life. A deep bow of thanks to His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Mind and Life, and the meeting participants for exploring the way."

– Jonathan F. P. Rose, cofounder of the Garrison Institute, author of The Well-Tempered City: What Modern Science, Ancient Civilizations, and Human Nature Teach us About the Future of Urban Life

“We need this one. Here is a book that looks at the global ecological crisis from many, many angles, each one bringing the challenge—and what to do about it—more and more into focus. This is an important book.”

– Jeff Bridges, actor and environmental activist

“Imagine an accessible and fascinating conversation among leading thinkers on how to understand our planet’s health—and how to bring a compassionate and effective response to the challenges we all face as living beings on earth. Reading this fabulous account of this scientific gathering is both enlightening and inspiring; it weaves insight and action into a deeper understanding of what we need to do at this important moment in our shared progress forward. This work should be embraced by anyone interested in how to become informed and energized to help our world.”

– Daniel J. Siegel, M.D., bestselling author, Mind: A Journey to the Heart of Being Human; Aware: The Science and Practice of Presence

“John Dunne and Daniel Goleman have assembled a set of refreshingly new and vibrant conversations between scientists, ethicists, and spiritual leaders on core climate change issues. The reader feels invited to a Jeffersonian dinner-table conversation, engaging with approachable, knowledgeable experts who elevate the human, ethical, social, and personal dimensions that are often lost in more technical works. His Holiness the Dalai Lama regularly punctuates the conversation with penetrating yet disarmingly simple observations that draw focus to the real human and spiritual dimensions of a world in transition.”

– Peter B. de Menocal, dean of science, Columbia University