A Single Garment of Destiny

In this compelling Wednesday Night Dharma Talk, writer and activist Rebecca Solnit explores how the Buddhist understanding of interconnection and interdependence offers a vital antidote to what she calls “the ideology of isolation,” which is shaping our current political moment. Drawing on Martin Luther King Jr.’s vision of “the single garment of destiny,” contemporary ecological science, and the latest understanding of biological systems, Rebecca illuminates how interconnection is not just a spiritual truth but a scientific and political reality we must defend. Through stories from early childhood development to forest ecosystems, we see how recognizing our fundamental interconnectedness is essential for addressing our world’s pressing challenges.