Mei Elliott speaks about climate change and taking refuge. Taking refuge is one of the foundational practices in Buddhism. During this talk, we will be exploring what it means to take refuge in the triple treasure, and how doing so provides a direct response to suffering, both internally and externally. This conversation will allow us to understand how meditation provides a powerful response to climate change and the impending crisis of extinction. To fully explore this theme, the talk will include teachings on emptiness, mindfulness, and the three poisons.