Nature
Why Zen priest Zenki Christian Dillo teaches Buddhism under the stars in the American West.
The Ancient Art of Imbibing
"What happened to controlled, contemplative tippling?"
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Bear Versus Buddhist
How an asthmatic, middle-aged woman outran a bear in upstate New York and lived to tell the tale.
Where Nature and Mind Meet
Chinese classics scholar David Hinton on the transformative power of landscape practice: wholly immersed in nature, we shed the cocoon of identity and separateness.
Tweeting Teachers
How bird calls invite us back to ourselves and the present moment
Bonfire Buddha
The night is bitter cold, the temple an icebox. Winter grips the land and the monks shiver. A wanderer arrives, hoping to defrost a bit, maybe have a cup of tea. Problem is, the fire’s gone…
Turning to Nature to Find our True Selves
Bill Plotkin, a psychologist and wilderness guide, talks about the Buddhist connection to going into the woods to find yourself.
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Far from Home
Not-knowing is most intimate.
In Pursuit of Bird Poop
When you stop seeking, you might just find what you’re looking for.
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