For Tibetans the connection with the earth is very strong, earth is symbol of stability, rooting, nutrition, birth and rebirth.
Earth, together with fire, air and water is one of the fundamental element that compose the universe and these four elements exist and function through a fifth element, space.
This space – our planet, is our house, and we must take care of it if we are genuinely concerned about happiness for ourselves, our children, our friends, and other sentient beings who share this great house with us.