Liz Monson – Reclaiming the Magic

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;