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My Stay at a Zen Buddhist Monastery
My Stay at a Zen Buddhist Monastery

Forty five minutes from San Fransisco lies Green Gulch Farm, a Japanese Zen Buddhist Monastery, which is set in a forest of ancient redwoods. This was the setting for my two week zen meditation retreat; a transformative experience I will never forget. To give you a glimpse into this illuminating experience, I’ve shared some of my journal entries and many photos of the beautiful zen center.

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Winter Solstice Rituals
Winter Solstice Rituals

In the Northern Hemisphere, the Winter Solstice is the shortest day of the year - the climax of the darkest period. It marks the rebirth of the sun and the return of warmth. A new solar cycle begins. This year, connect to nature by celebrating the Winter Solstice with these illuminating rituals.


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Slow Living, Seasonal LivingBrianne Dela CruzWinter Solstice, Illume Winter Solstice Rituals, Winter Solstice Rituals, rebirth of the sun, new solar cycle, mother nature, connected to nature, celebrating the Winter Solstice, rising sun, seated meditation, illuminating rituals, Yule, yuletide, Slow Living, wreath tutorial, homemade craft, homemade wreath, sustainable crafts, sustainable living projects, chai latte, homemade spiced chai latte recipe, winter slow living rituals, winter slow living, internal gardening, inner gardeningComment