World religious traditions describe an experiential awareness of mutuality with the ecological web of all life. We’ll examine Chan Buddhism, the Chinese meditation practice, through art and poetry elaborating the step-by-step spiritual journey culminating in enlightenment. We’ll also explore Hildegard von Bingen’s Illuminations and writings on the fruits of contemplative experience.
Suggested Reading: Mindfulness as Sustainability: Lessons from the World’s Religions, Maria Jaoudi, SUNY Press