Help Eden and Mark Rebuild After Helene

Our dear Eden and Mark lost their home and all their belongings in Black Mountain (North Carolina)—and nearly their lives—as a result of the tragic impact of hurricane Helene. Eden feels that is a complete miracle that they got out alive and they are full of gratitude for the kindness and community support they have been receiving thus far.

As a leading Buddhist and Ecodharma voice of our times, Eden has spoken actively about the need of humans to respond to the climate crisis and injustices being unleashed on all life on the planet. You can read more about Eden's books, life-changing online and in-person retreats and other offerings here. Eden's spouse, Mark D’Aquila, is a celebrated healer, passionate flower essence practitioner and advocate for the deeper potential of life. You can read more about Mark at essencealchemy.com.

Eden and Mark are both deeply loving, sincere and dedicated friends, students, mentors for many communities across the country — and beyond. Their gifts and teachings are much needed in the 21st century. Please support their work so that we all will collectively have more clarity and courage to face these realities of our times.

Please continue to hold them in your hearts as they look for a new place to land and adapt to their lives which have been completely uprooted. Funds donated here will support their ability to care for themselves and find a new home as they recover from this devastating tragedy.

Eden shared an 11-minute video of the aftermath of the hurricane on her Instagram page and you can view that video here. It is sobering and offers some important reflections on this event. Eden and Mark feel endless appreciation for their community and all of you who are stepping in to help in so many ways.

Transparency statement: This page was first created by Eden's Buddhist teacher Pamela Weiss. Details about Eden were added by Kritee Kanko, another Buddhist friend of Eden. This page has now been reviewed by Eden. All funds will be transferred to Eden. Kritee will post updates, pictures and where exactly money is spent on as we get more information from Eden, Mark or their family.