Gather your circle.
Invite people interested in animals, plants and the environment. Choose a welcoming place and time to meet.
Resources
Learn. Share.
Inspire.
Bring people together around a more compassionate world. Explore the original PCAP study-circle notes, presentations, quizzes and further reading.
Care begins with learning · illustrative photograph
A simple place to begin
A circle of friends.
A shared purpose.
Start a PCAP study circle in your community.
Gather friends and sympathizers to explore nine themes drawn from the writings of Shrii P. R. Sarkar. Questions following each theme invite discussion, reflection and sharing.
The notes offer a foundation for a local PCAP group and a way to connect philosophy with everyday choices.
Read the study-circle notesFrom reflection to action
Begin with
a conversation.
Read and reflect.
Explore one theme together. Use the questions to share experiences, listen to different perspectives and deepen understanding.
Choose a next step.
Connect what you have learned with a practical local activity, such as planting, a sanctuary visit or a community discussion.
The original PCAP collection
Ideas to share.
Tools to use.
All seven original resources have been recovered and included as local downloads. Their content reflects the period in which they were produced.
PCAP
Study Circle
Nine themes from Shrii P. R. Sarkar’s writings, with questions for group discussion.
Read the notesOriginal PCAP educational resourceNeohumanism &
Consumer Culture
An original presentation exploring Neohumanism and the culture of consumption. Pair it with the ecological quiz.
Download presentationOriginal PCAP educational resourceThe
Ecological Quiz
An interactive group activity to accompany the Neohumanism and Consumer Culture presentation.
Read the quizOriginal PCAP educational resourceVegetarianism &
Sustainability
An original presentation for groups and public programs. Use alongside the vegetarian quiz.
Download presentationOriginal PCAP educational resourceThe
Vegetarian Quiz
The original spreadsheet quiz for group learning about vegetarianism.
Download quizOriginal PCAP educational resourceWe All Laugh in
the Same Language
A visual resource from the original PCAP collection to share at local gatherings.
Read the PDFOriginal PCAP educational resourceThe PCAP
Slideshow
An introduction to PCAP from the original website’s educational resource collection.
Read the slideshowOriginal PCAP educational resourceThe presentations, quizzes and PDF collection are the original files linked from the PCAP resources page. Recovered file captures date to 2016. View the original source.
From the wider movement
PCAP
Magazine.
The January–June 2023 issue brings together philosophy, stories and sanctuary plans for Ananda Nagar. It is hosted by Ananda Marga and opens as a separate PDF.
Read the magazineExternal PDF · approximately 45 MBFurther reading
Many paths.
One living world.
The original directory covered animal welfare, forests, vegetarianism, farming and the environment. Explore its organizations and archived links below.
PCAP & its partners
- PCAP AustraliaPhilosophy and regional priorities
- PCAP FoundationProject photographs, articles and contact details
- PCAP CroatiaWebsite listed in the original directory · archived link
- Out to Pasture SanctuaryListed as PCAP Portland’s partner in the historical directory
Animal rights & conservation
- People for the Ethical Treatment of AnimalsPETA
- Wildlife Conservation SocietyWCS
- WWFListed in the original directory as World Wildlife Foundation
- Animals AsiaAnimal welfare and protection
- HedWeb Animal Rights ResourcesHistorical directory entry · archived link
Plants, forests & rainforests
- Rainforest Action NetworkForest and environmental advocacy
- Forest Conservation PortalHistorical directory entry · archived link
- The Rainforest SiteOriginal directory address · archived link
Vegetarian living
- PCAP: Compassionate vegetarianismOur guide to the ethical reasons for choosing vegetarian food
- Vegetarian TimesVegetarian cooking and reading
- Vegetarian Resource GroupVegetarian information and resources
- HappyCowVegetarian and vegan dining directory
Organic farming & soil
- ATTRA Sustainable AgricultureNational Center for Appropriate Technology
- IDEP FoundationCommunity and ecological learning
- Alternative Farming Systems Information CenterUS National Agricultural Library
Environment & conservation
- Center for Biological DiversitySpecies and habitat protection
- Earth TrendsHistorical WRI resource · archived link
- Global StewardsEnvironmental and social justice resources
- International Union for Conservation of NatureListed as World Conservation Union in the original directory
- Conservation InternationalConservation resources
- United Nations Environment ProgrammeUNEP
- Earth TrustWildlife and environmental conservation
- National GeographicNature, science and exploration
Learning is a beginning.
Make care
part of daily life.
Find people who share your concern for animals and plants. Read together, discuss together and choose a practical way to help.
Get involved