What if many of today’s biggest problems have the same roots?
The crises we face today can seem separate: ecological breakdown, economic insecurity, political polarisation, anxiety, loneliness and a growing sense that we have lost control over the forces shaping our lives. The Big Picture explores the deeper connections between them — and what those connections can tell us about creating change.
See the Bigger Picture
In The Big Picture, Helena Norberg-Hodge draws on decades of experience — from her formative years in Ladakh to her work with communities and grassroots movements around the world — to explore the deeper forces shaping our lives and societies.
She examines how the scale, speed and distance of the modern economy have changed our relationship with place, community, nature and one another — and asks what it would take to change direction.
This is an invitation to see more clearly, understand more deeply and discover new possibilities for action — exploring localization offers a practical pathway towards systemic change.

Masterclass at a glance
Everything you need to know before you begin.
26 October
Course begins
5 Weeks
Duration
10 Modules
Two each Monday
2 Live Sessions
90 Minutes each
Free e-book
On completion
US$85
Full masterclass
Concludes 29 November 2026

