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;

• psychedelics and meditation as complementary pathways toward awakening;

• an experiential approach to suffering and healing;

• and the need for self-compassion and love.

Full show notes and resources (podcast.mindandlife.org/liz-monson)