# Buddhist Geeks Farm ## Buddhist Geeks Farm - [Buddhist Geeks Farm](https://farm.buddhistgeeks.org/master.md): The Buddhist Geeks Farm is An Experiment in Mindful Living - [North Star Principles](https://farm.buddhistgeeks.org/farm/our-ideological-pillars.md): In order to help orient how we prioritize our resources & activities, we have these North Star Principles. - [Open Source](https://farm.buddhistgeeks.org/farm/our-ideological-pillars/open-generosity.md): We're inspired by the open source movements, and do our best to align with open source solutions whenever feasible. - [Apocoloptimism](https://farm.buddhistgeeks.org/farm/our-ideological-pillars/apocoloptimism.md): Apocoloptimists are people who maintain a fundamental optimism about life in the face of destruction, chaos, and the crumbling of old paradigms. - [Necessary Subtraction](https://farm.buddhistgeeks.org/farm/our-ideological-pillars/necessary-subtraction.md): A necessary subtraction from the capitalist world-system presents an opportunity for renewal and reconnection with what it means to be human on planet earth. - [Important Ideas](https://farm.buddhistgeeks.org/farm/important-ideas.md) - [Shared Living](https://farm.buddhistgeeks.org/farm/important-ideas/shared-living.md): A new model of Shared Living is at the heart of the vision of the Buddhist Geeks Farm. - [The Politics of Shared Living](https://farm.buddhistgeeks.org/farm/important-ideas/shared-living/the-politics-of-shared-living.md): There are a number of important political ramifications that we derive from this experiment in shared living. - [A Third Industrial Revolution](https://farm.buddhistgeeks.org/farm/important-ideas/third-industrial-revolution.md): According to many, we are in the midst of a Third Industrial Revolution–a technoeconomic revolution that could have a huge impact on how we "manage, power, and move society." - [Practicing Demonitization](https://farm.buddhistgeeks.org/farm/active-demonitization.md): The practice of demonitization, akin to what the early Buddhists called "voluntary simplicity," is a means for reducing one's dependency on the capitalist-world-system. - [Housing 🏘](https://farm.buddhistgeeks.org/farm/active-demonitization/housing.md): Here are some of the more promising projects that we could imagine working with while figuring out our housing situation on The Farm. - [Food 🥒](https://farm.buddhistgeeks.org/farm/active-demonitization/food.md): Our goal is to develop food abundance on the Buddhist Geeks Farm! - [Transportation 🚘](https://farm.buddhistgeeks.org/farm/active-demonitization/transportation.md) - [Energy ⚡️](https://farm.buddhistgeeks.org/farm/active-demonitization/energy.md) - [Education 🎒](https://farm.buddhistgeeks.org/farm/active-demonitization/education.md) - [Healthcare 🌼](https://farm.buddhistgeeks.org/farm/active-demonitization/healthcare.md) - [Entertainment 📺](https://farm.buddhistgeeks.org/farm/active-demonitization/entertainment.md): We can lower our shared expenses by pooling together like a family would, sharing accounts while paying 10-20x less than you'd normally pay for the same services. - [The Master Plan](https://farm.buddhistgeeks.org/farm/masterplan.md): The Buddhist Geeks Farm has a master plan that will move through 3 phases: 1) Establishing a Prototype Farm, 2) Starting up the Genesis Farm, & 3) Forming a Farm Network. - [Phase 1: Prototype Farm](https://farm.buddhistgeeks.org/farm/masterplan/phase-1-prototype-farm.md) - [Phase 2: Genesis Farm](https://farm.buddhistgeeks.org/farm/masterplan/phase-2-genesis-farm.md): In phase 2 of the project we are working toward our goal of establishing a fully functioning Buddhist Geeks Genesis Farm & Retreat Center that can host 10-20 people at a time. - [The Prototype Farm](https://farm.buddhistgeeks.org/prototype/prototype-farm.md): We're beginning our adventures in farming by retrieving the wisdom of the past and being mentored by our elders. - [Indoor Seedling Growth System](https://farm.buddhistgeeks.org/prototype/prototype-farm/indoor-seedling-growth-system.md): One thing we're considering, as a useful prototyping activity, is to setup an indoor seedling growth system. - [Smart Pot Raised Beds](https://farm.buddhistgeeks.org/prototype/prototype-farm/smart-pot-raised-beds.md): As part of our prototyping process, we are installing temporary raised beds, using "smart pot" style material. - [The Genesis Farm](https://farm.buddhistgeeks.org/genesis/genesis-farm.md): We're looking for a small group of committed collaborators who want to co-build a community dedicated to simple living - [Microhouse Build in Belize](https://farm.buddhistgeeks.org/genesis/genesis-farm/microhouse-build-in-belize.md): In February 2020, Vince Horn will be traveling to Belize to help build a Microhouse from compressed earth bricks (CEBs). He'll bring the learning from that experience back to the Buddhist Geeks Farm. - [The Farm Schedule](https://farm.buddhistgeeks.org/genesis/the-3-3-3-schedule.md): The Farm Schedule is a work-practice-life balance wherein we spend our time dedicated to Practicing, Farming, Working, & Living Together. - [An Example Schedule](https://farm.buddhistgeeks.org/genesis/the-3-3-3-schedule/personal-time.md) - [The Financial Model](https://farm.buddhistgeeks.org/genesis/the-basic-model.md)