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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Michelle Bilodeau | Journalist and Green Beauty Expert