Stillness Haiku | Dawn at Swayambhu Stupa

Reflection on Dawn at Swayambhu Stupa There are places that remain with us long after we have left them. For me, dawn at Swayambhu Stupa is one of those places. The sound of monks chanting, the steady rhythm of temple drums, the fragrance of incense and the first light spreading across the Kathmandu Valley combine Read More

A Life Fully Lived

Autumn seemed to arrive early that year. Annual flowers had died, birds had begun migrating and leaves were already falling. During one of my walks I noticed a single fallen leaf. There was nothing damaged or incomplete about it. Quite the opposite. Haiku The leaf lies fallen,Perfect in form and colour,A life fully lived (Written Read More

What Can an Autumn Garden Teach Us About Interbeing?

Interbeing in Nature Autumn is probably the busiest season of the year in my garden. It begins as something of a nuisance. Plants that looked beautiful only weeks ago have collapsed into a soggy mess. Perennial shrubs have become untidy and need cutting back. Trees need pruning. Leaves are falling everywhere. There is an enormous Read More

When Did Autumn Arrive?

Autumn and Impermanence Thick morning mist drifts across the fields from the River Thames. After a week of rain, the countryside has changed almost overnight. Grass that seemed tired and dry is green again, with new growth appearing in only a few days. My feet are wet. I make a mental note that my walking Read More

Are You Mindful in Your Garden?

Your garden reflects impermanence, attachment and the restless mind, take a little time to be mindful and it can be as beneficial as a session of meditation.