In this episode, Wendy speaks with Buddhist scholar and meditation teacher Liz Monson. Liz is one of the pioneers in combining Buddhist teachings with nature-based practices, and her work helps us connect in an embodied way to the fundamental interconnectedness of the world. This conversation covers many topics, including:

• how spirituality and connection to nature fed into her path to Buddhism;



• nature-based practices in the Buddhist tradition;



• moving beyond human-centrism;



• the energies of the natural world;



• the sandcastle of the constructed self;



• why human beings are really here;



• lessons about human nature from 9/11;



• wisdom from the trees;



• practices to connect with the elements of nature;



• working with elemental energies to understand emotions;



• understanding the divine masculine and feminine archetypes;



• psychedelics and meditation as complementary pathways toward awakening;



• an experiential approach to suffering and healing;



• and the need for self-compassion and love.

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