In this talk, Soryu discusses St John of the Cross, St Teresa of Avila, and the thorny debate in environmentalist circles surrounding the endangered whooping crane. We also explore the following oft-quoted Zen idea: “to study the way is to study the self; to study the self is to forget the self.”

Deepen your understanding of this talk by following the associated Guided Meditation.

This talk was given on August 24th, 2014.

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