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Yes, that's perhaps all true. But, on my recent 4-week trip across
the country, I saw a different China - different from my impression just a year ago, and different from what I thought I knew. Yet
deep down, it felt strangely familiar.
the country, I saw a different China - different from my impression just a year ago, and different from what I thought I knew. Yet
deep down, it felt strangely familiar.
I sensed an ecological and spiritual awakening in the country, at
a tipping point. I saw countless people and groups doing their
small and inspiring parts. Many of them do not know each other.
But they are essentially doing the "same work": being the change they want to see in the world.
a tipping point. I saw countless people and groups doing their
small and inspiring parts. Many of them do not know each other.
But they are essentially doing the "same work": being the change they want to see in the world.
Beijing Longquan Temple
For the past two years, I've heard about a blossoming Buddhist monastery near Beijing -- Longquan (Dragon Spring) Temple --
that has become an epicenter of China's Buddhist revival scene. Longquan was called "the most high-tech monastery in China",
and had become sort of a "reserve academy" for the seekers from
the top universities in the nearby capital, attracting PhDs and
other conventionally successful young people to "leave home" and become monks at Longquan. It came into media attention a few
years ago when a math genius (gold medalist of International Math Olympics) at Peking University gave up his full scholarship to MIT
and chose to become a monk at Longquan.
that has become an epicenter of China's Buddhist revival scene. Longquan was called "the most high-tech monastery in China",
and had become sort of a "reserve academy" for the seekers from
the top universities in the nearby capital, attracting PhDs and
other conventionally successful young people to "leave home" and become monks at Longquan. It came into media attention a few
years ago when a math genius (gold medalist of International Math Olympics) at Peking University gave up his full scholarship to MIT
and chose to become a monk at Longquan.
I heard that the abbot has a blog that's syndicated in nearly a
dozen languages. The sangha and volunteers are digitizing the
entire Buddhist classics collection, and are making cartoons and videos to introduce Buddhist stories and values to children and
the digital-native generation. Study groups are forming all over
the country to study the sutras. Every weekend, busloads of
college students make their pilgrimage from Beijing to the temple
to volunteer: working in the onsite organic farm, doing cleaning
and maintenance, help on the construction site, etc.
dozen languages. The sangha and volunteers are digitizing the
entire Buddhist classics collection, and are making cartoons and videos to introduce Buddhist stories and values to children and
the digital-native generation. Study groups are forming all over
the country to study the sutras. Every weekend, busloads of
college students make their pilgrimage from Beijing to the temple
to volunteer: working in the onsite organic farm, doing cleaning
and maintenance, help on the construction site, etc.
There are so much excitement around Longquan that I almost doubted the validity of the reporting. So, when an opportunity
came up to visit the temple with my parents and friends, we
jumped at it.
came up to visit the temple with my parents and friends, we
jumped at it.
To our great joy and surprise, the one-day we spent there even exceeded our expectation, and deeply moved us, to the point
that my atheist mom half-jokingly said, "I want to just stay here
for good."
that my atheist mom half-jokingly said, "I want to just stay here
for good."
We arrived at the temple at noon on a Friday. The temple is
situated in a picturesque nature reserve. We entered through
the main gate that seemed almost too modest for a temple of
its status. Inside the temple, it was quiet, clean, but palpably
lively and exciting. People walked swiftly, but not in a rush. I immediately get the sense: these people here are serious
cultivators; they are not here to "chill out" or "hide away".
(We later learned that all monks and volunteers get up at 4am
every day to start morning studies and the day's work.)
situated in a picturesque nature reserve. We entered through
the main gate that seemed almost too modest for a temple of
its status. Inside the temple, it was quiet, clean, but palpably
lively and exciting. People walked swiftly, but not in a rush. I immediately get the sense: these people here are serious
cultivators; they are not here to "chill out" or "hide away".
(We later learned that all monks and volunteers get up at 4am
every day to start morning studies and the day's work.)
We found our way to the dining hall, and got seated along with
50 or so other visitors. Later, we learned that from the very
beginning (10 years ago) of rebuilding the temple, the abbot
insisted that the temple offer the same monastic meals to all
visitors who come, free of charge. These days, the temple feeds hundreds of visitors on busy days, and have been able to sustain
it through the natural reciprocity and generosity inside people's hearts.
50 or so other visitors. Later, we learned that from the very
beginning (10 years ago) of rebuilding the temple, the abbot
insisted that the temple offer the same monastic meals to all
visitors who come, free of charge. These days, the temple feeds hundreds of visitors on busy days, and have been able to sustain
it through the natural reciprocity and generosity inside people's hearts.
After reciting prayers of gratitude, appreciation, and repentance,
we were served simple and delicious vegan meals by volunteers.
The meal was in silence. Much of the vegetable came straight
from the organic farm next to the monastery. It's so organic that
we were each given a handful of boiled full peanuts from the farm, with twisted shapes and worm holes. What a delight and relief to
see natural peanuts again! Complete with worm holes!
we were served simple and delicious vegan meals by volunteers.
The meal was in silence. Much of the vegetable came straight
from the organic farm next to the monastery. It's so organic that
we were each given a handful of boiled full peanuts from the farm, with twisted shapes and worm holes. What a delight and relief to
see natural peanuts again! Complete with worm holes!
After we finish the food in our bowls, the volunteers came again,
to pour hot water into our bowls for us to rinse the bowl and drink
the water, per monastic tradition. Volunteers then collected all the peels and food waste for composting. My dad and I witnessed a
young volunteer picking up the leftover food from the table, and eating it. Perhaps due to such witnessing, very little food waste exists.
to pour hot water into our bowls for us to rinse the bowl and drink
the water, per monastic tradition. Volunteers then collected all the peels and food waste for composting. My dad and I witnessed a
young volunteer picking up the leftover food from the table, and eating it. Perhaps due to such witnessing, very little food waste exists.
Later on, my dad said, "Half way during the meal, seeing the volunteers coming and serving us, I knew that I had to give something. I can't just come here and only receive."
So we decided to volunteer for the afternoon. We were lucky to
be assigned to work on the organic farm. As we dug white yams
for most of the afternoon, we chatted with other volunteers, and heard heartwarming stories of transformation. One woman said
that she used to be depressed, overweight, and unhappy with life. She then came to volunteer here, and had since moved to the
temple full time as a layperson. She now has more strength and health than most young man, and is glowing with smiles and lightness.
be assigned to work on the organic farm. As we dug white yams
for most of the afternoon, we chatted with other volunteers, and heard heartwarming stories of transformation. One woman said
that she used to be depressed, overweight, and unhappy with life. She then came to volunteer here, and had since moved to the
temple full time as a layperson. She now has more strength and health than most young man, and is glowing with smiles and lightness.
Another elderly woman, called by other volunteers as the "elder Bodhisattva", was over 70-year-old, but has jet black hair, and
works every day on the organic farm. She is from the countryside, and lives by herself. An urban environment would not provide a
place of dignity and usefulness for her. But here at the temple,
she is the holder of farming wisdom, and well loved by volunteers.
In addition to farming, she is a diligent cultivator, up early for recitation and Buddhist studies.
works every day on the organic farm. She is from the countryside, and lives by herself. An urban environment would not provide a
place of dignity and usefulness for her. But here at the temple,
she is the holder of farming wisdom, and well loved by volunteers.
In addition to farming, she is a diligent cultivator, up early for recitation and Buddhist studies.
We learned that Longquan Temple has chosen the path to cultivate
in this world, instead of retreating into seclusion. Everyone here
has a full workload, from washing the toilets, to weeding on the
farm, to translating the sutras, to maintaining the digital infrastructure, to organizing study groups all across the country. People bring their cultivation into daily life and human interactions
- in the pressure cooker of worldly duties and relationships. This
path is certainly resonating with a generation of Chinese, who
want to engage in the world while also cultivate transcendental values.
in this world, instead of retreating into seclusion. Everyone here
has a full workload, from washing the toilets, to weeding on the
farm, to translating the sutras, to maintaining the digital infrastructure, to organizing study groups all across the country. People bring their cultivation into daily life and human interactions
- in the pressure cooker of worldly duties and relationships. This
path is certainly resonating with a generation of Chinese, who
want to engage in the world while also cultivate transcendental values.
We learned that the abbot, Master Xuecheng, now in his early 50s, had become an abbot at another monastery at the age of 23 - one
of the youngest abbots in China at that time. He came to Longquan Temple 10 years ago, facing a deserted temple, and started from scratch. He is also the President of the Chinese Buddhist Association, a government entity that seeks to build a "united front". Master Xuecheng walks a fine line between preserving the essence of Buddhism and innovating for the 21st century, and between working with the government (in order to have the license to operate in a sensitive environment) and maintaining independence (in order to
not lose the trust from the sangha and society).
of the youngest abbots in China at that time. He came to Longquan Temple 10 years ago, facing a deserted temple, and started from scratch. He is also the President of the Chinese Buddhist Association, a government entity that seeks to build a "united front". Master Xuecheng walks a fine line between preserving the essence of Buddhism and innovating for the 21st century, and between working with the government (in order to have the license to operate in a sensitive environment) and maintaining independence (in order to
not lose the trust from the sangha and society).
I tried to spend the night at the monastery. All guest beds were completely full, but a cancellation opened up one spot. All
overnight volunteers are required to hand-copy and follow the precepts. Aside from that, there's no fee for staying the night. However, halfway into my copying the precepts, I learned that I
could not stay because I do not have the government-issued
national ID card. Longquan Temple could not risk violating the
human laws of this world to let me stay. Oh well :)
overnight volunteers are required to hand-copy and follow the precepts. Aside from that, there's no fee for staying the night. However, halfway into my copying the precepts, I learned that I
could not stay because I do not have the government-issued
national ID card. Longquan Temple could not risk violating the
human laws of this world to let me stay. Oh well :)
There were many details that deeply touched us: the diligence
and work ethic, the youthfulness and vitality of the place, the sparkling clean bathrooms (a rare site in public places in China),
the genuine smiles and joy that exuberated from everyone at the temple, the flourishing organic farm, the fact that all construction workers (there to build a huge auditorium to accommodate the growing visitors) receive the same free meals as any other volunteers, the fact that the entire monastery runs on gift
economy (no entrance fee or other commercialization), and
many more.
and work ethic, the youthfulness and vitality of the place, the sparkling clean bathrooms (a rare site in public places in China),
the genuine smiles and joy that exuberated from everyone at the temple, the flourishing organic farm, the fact that all construction workers (there to build a huge auditorium to accommodate the growing visitors) receive the same free meals as any other volunteers, the fact that the entire monastery runs on gift
economy (no entrance fee or other commercialization), and
many more.
Viewing Stars Eco-village
If a monastery is mainly focused on cultivating the inner ecology,
and has extended that cultivation onto organic farming and such,
then an eco-village is using the tilling of the soil as a way to
reach into people's heart.
and has extended that cultivation onto organic farming and such,
then an eco-village is using the tilling of the soil as a way to
reach into people's heart.
I had the good fortune to visit an eco-village right outside of
Beijing - 50 kilometer direct distance from the Tiananmen
Square. It's called Viewing Stars Village. The Village is founded
by a Chinese man named Lawrence. Lawrence was a geology
major at college. Then, he studied law and became a corporate
lawyer for many years. For the past few years, he has moved increasingly toward a "full time villager", turning Viewing Stars
Village into a playground of permaculture, intentional community,
and inner transformation.
Beijing - 50 kilometer direct distance from the Tiananmen
Square. It's called Viewing Stars Village. The Village is founded
by a Chinese man named Lawrence. Lawrence was a geology
major at college. Then, he studied law and became a corporate
lawyer for many years. For the past few years, he has moved increasingly toward a "full time villager", turning Viewing Stars
Village into a playground of permaculture, intentional community,
and inner transformation.
The Village was one hour walk up the mountains, along a steep
gravel road. The old village was deserted, as villagers moved
into the city in search of higher pay and an urban life. Today,
the village is slowly becoming a magnet for urbanites who long
to return to the land, and reconnect with the soil.
gravel road. The old village was deserted, as villagers moved
into the city in search of higher pay and an urban life. Today,
the village is slowly becoming a magnet for urbanites who long
to return to the land, and reconnect with the soil.
My friends and I spent the whole day at the Village, picking fruits from the tree, vegetable from the garden, checking out the
chickens, goats, bees, and roaming freely on the acres of land, learning to identify trees and plants.
chickens, goats, bees, and roaming freely on the acres of land, learning to identify trees and plants.
As we sat down with Lawrence, I asked him what's his "primary
task" is at the moment. He said, "To create a field of positive affirmation, bring together a circle of noble friends, so that we
are not doing this alone." He also confessed, "This eco-village is
just an excuse - an excuse for inner cultivation."
task" is at the moment. He said, "To create a field of positive affirmation, bring together a circle of noble friends, so that we
are not doing this alone." He also confessed, "This eco-village is
just an excuse - an excuse for inner cultivation."
Vipassana Centers
About a year and a half ago, I did my first 10-day silent
meditation course at a Vipassana center in California. That
was a profound turning point in my life, for which I am
always grateful.
meditation course at a Vipassana center in California. That
was a profound turning point in my life, for which I am
always grateful.
I heard that Vipassana, or mindfulness and meditation in general,
is growing in China, just as it did in the 60s and 70s in the US. I
was overjoyed to find that my hometown Baotou, Inner Mongolia,
is home to one of the six dedicated Vipassana Centers (in the
tradition of Goenka) in China. It was quite a surprise, because
Baotou is a far-away, little-known industrial city, without much
of a cultural scene or spiritual heritage. So, I decided that I need
to visit the Vipassana center there, to find out what exactly is
going on. To my happy surprise, my parents - who are largely
atheist and are not particularly spiritual - eagerly agreed to join
me for the visit.
is growing in China, just as it did in the 60s and 70s in the US. I
was overjoyed to find that my hometown Baotou, Inner Mongolia,
is home to one of the six dedicated Vipassana Centers (in the
tradition of Goenka) in China. It was quite a surprise, because
Baotou is a far-away, little-known industrial city, without much
of a cultural scene or spiritual heritage. So, I decided that I need
to visit the Vipassana center there, to find out what exactly is
going on. To my happy surprise, my parents - who are largely
atheist and are not particularly spiritual - eagerly agreed to join
me for the visit.
I called the Center in Baotou many times for days, but no one
picked up the phone. So I decided to just go and find out. We followed the address, and drove to the campus of an acupuncture clinic in the new district of Baotou. A staff at the clinic greeted us,
and told us that the center is closed for the winter, due to lack of heating. She said the sponsor of the center - who is also the owner and main doctor at the clinic - might be around to meet us. As we waited, I walked around the campus, and peaked into the kitchen. There, I recognize the familiar sight of a Vipassana center kitchen
set-up - even the food trays are the same as those used in
Californian centers!
picked up the phone. So I decided to just go and find out. We followed the address, and drove to the campus of an acupuncture clinic in the new district of Baotou. A staff at the clinic greeted us,
and told us that the center is closed for the winter, due to lack of heating. She said the sponsor of the center - who is also the owner and main doctor at the clinic - might be around to meet us. As we waited, I walked around the campus, and peaked into the kitchen. There, I recognize the familiar sight of a Vipassana center kitchen
set-up - even the food trays are the same as those used in
Californian centers!
We finally met the sponsor of the Center, a kind gentleman,
Brother Wang. He encountered Vipassana a few years ago
through the book "The Art of Living". He immediately recognized
the truth in the practice, and became a dedicated practitioner.
He later donated part of his clinic campus to serve as a
Vipassana center.
Brother Wang. He encountered Vipassana a few years ago
through the book "The Art of Living". He immediately recognized
the truth in the practice, and became a dedicated practitioner.
He later donated part of his clinic campus to serve as a
Vipassana center.
We chatted with him for a few hours, and my parents asked
many questions about Vipassana, and the journey of opening
and supporting the center. We concluded our time together by
doing a mini Anapana sit. That was the first time for my parents
to do sitting meditation. As we stepped into the meditation room,
I sensed the familiar vibration of Vipassana. As I sat with my
parents on the cushion, and heard Goenka's familiar voices
through the speaker, tears streamed down my face. I would
never have imagined that there is a Vipassana center right in
my hometown, that within 15 months of my first meditation
retreat, I would be sitting in meditation with my parents, sharing
the dharma that has so deeply transformed my life. I was overwhelmed with gratitude and disbelief.
many questions about Vipassana, and the journey of opening
and supporting the center. We concluded our time together by
doing a mini Anapana sit. That was the first time for my parents
to do sitting meditation. As we stepped into the meditation room,
I sensed the familiar vibration of Vipassana. As I sat with my
parents on the cushion, and heard Goenka's familiar voices
through the speaker, tears streamed down my face. I would
never have imagined that there is a Vipassana center right in
my hometown, that within 15 months of my first meditation
retreat, I would be sitting in meditation with my parents, sharing
the dharma that has so deeply transformed my life. I was overwhelmed with gratitude and disbelief.
The greater amazement came after we bid farewell to Brother
Wang. As we drove off, my dad was deep in thoughts. He then
said with unusual gravity and determination: "Dharma is rare to encounter. Life is impermanent - who knows what tomorrow
would bring. I shall not delay. I want to sign up for a 10-day meditation course as soon as we get home."
Wang. As we drove off, my dad was deep in thoughts. He then
said with unusual gravity and determination: "Dharma is rare to encounter. Life is impermanent - who knows what tomorrow
would bring. I shall not delay. I want to sign up for a 10-day meditation course as soon as we get home."
I was speechless! Just months ago, my dad was worried that I
am joining a cult with this meditation thing! And to add to the surprise, my mom fully supported my dad's going across the
country to sit in cross-legged silence for 12 hours a day for 10
days! With all the stars aligned, my dad has successfully
completed his first 10-day Vipassana course soon after I returned
to the US.
am joining a cult with this meditation thing! And to add to the surprise, my mom fully supported my dad's going across the
country to sit in cross-legged silence for 12 hours a day for 10
days! With all the stars aligned, my dad has successfully
completed his first 10-day Vipassana course soon after I returned
to the US.
Country Church, and Many More
Halfway between Beijing and Baotou, our family stayed overnight
at a small farming town. The next day was Sunday. In the morning,
I had a conference call at hotel room, and my parents drove around the town. They ran into a country church, felt curious, and went inside. Usually, in Chinese countryside, the roads are dirty, often
full of trash. But the surrounding of the church was very orderly
and well swept. The church itself was modest, but all church goers
are dressed formally and dignified - another rare sight in the countryside. Adults gathered to hear the sermon, while their kids attended Bible school. The sermon was about marriage, and the importance of resting on Sunday.
at a small farming town. The next day was Sunday. In the morning,
I had a conference call at hotel room, and my parents drove around the town. They ran into a country church, felt curious, and went inside. Usually, in Chinese countryside, the roads are dirty, often
full of trash. But the surrounding of the church was very orderly
and well swept. The church itself was modest, but all church goers
are dressed formally and dignified - another rare sight in the countryside. Adults gathered to hear the sermon, while their kids attended Bible school. The sermon was about marriage, and the importance of resting on Sunday.
My parents were quite amazed by what they witnessed (such as
a lively Bible school for young kids), and were moved by the minister's choice to do "God's work" in this obscure village. Conservative estimates put the number of Christians in China at above 100 million - already surpassing the 87-million strong Communist Party membership. Sooner or later, China will have
the largest number of Christians in the world. How "God's work"
is carried out in China will have a profound impact on the fate of
the country and the planet.
a lively Bible school for young kids), and were moved by the minister's choice to do "God's work" in this obscure village. Conservative estimates put the number of Christians in China at above 100 million - already surpassing the 87-million strong Communist Party membership. Sooner or later, China will have
the largest number of Christians in the world. How "God's work"
is carried out in China will have a profound impact on the fate of
the country and the planet.
During my 4-week in China, I did not visit as many Christian,
Islamic or other communities due to my limited contacts, but
I've heard that equally wholesome work of awakening and service
are being done by many groups of diverse faiths and backgrounds.
Islamic or other communities due to my limited contacts, but
I've heard that equally wholesome work of awakening and service
are being done by many groups of diverse faiths and backgrounds.
Seeds of awakening are not limited to spiritual communities alone. For example, I had the pleasure of meeting a group of practitioners and trainers of nonviolent communications in Beijing. They shared their personal journey to NVC, and their observation on the steady growth of NVC in China. Many book clubs are forming to learn and practice NVC, and applying the "language of life" to bring more
peace into daily lives.
peace into daily lives.
Cousins
As an only child, I have no siblings, but many cousins who are only children themselves. Learning about the life of my cousins has been
a fascinating window into the life of young Chinese.
a fascinating window into the life of young Chinese.
One of my cousin works in the finance industry in Beijing. As a result of her hard work and clear goals, she has enjoyed career and financial success in the past few years. But increasingly, she has been realizing that money is not all. By chance (or not), she picked up the Diamond Sutra a few months ago, and had many big Aha moments from reading it. In her Beijing apartment, she and I sat around the Sutra, discussed paragraphs, exchanged inspirations, and held a deep conversation for 4 hours, till 2am.
Another cousin joined my parents and I to visit the Vipassana
center in our hometown Baotou. In the meeting room, there
hanged the texts of the Heart Sutra. My cousin looked up, and
the first sentence she saw struck her deeply. It spoke directly to
the challenge she is facing right now in life, and had since brought about a change in her orientation. This same cousin also told her family that she was inspired to see me doing the dishes at home
and while visiting families - an act that only children rarely perform.
(I only started to do dishes after I left China, and have been increasingly enjoying doing dishes as a practice.) She has resolved
to start doing dishes as well.
center in our hometown Baotou. In the meeting room, there
hanged the texts of the Heart Sutra. My cousin looked up, and
the first sentence she saw struck her deeply. It spoke directly to
the challenge she is facing right now in life, and had since brought about a change in her orientation. This same cousin also told her family that she was inspired to see me doing the dishes at home
and while visiting families - an act that only children rarely perform.
(I only started to do dishes after I left China, and have been increasingly enjoying doing dishes as a practice.) She has resolved
to start doing dishes as well.
These small interactions and changes do not have the same glory
as a high-tech monastery, but they give me just as much hope and faith. It affirms the deep longing for meaning, alignment, and truth
in ordinary people, and the possibility of change.
as a high-tech monastery, but they give me just as much hope and faith. It affirms the deep longing for meaning, alignment, and truth
in ordinary people, and the possibility of change.
Clock Has Struck
Some say, "We don't see things as they are; we see them as we
are." Perhaps it's my confirmation bias this time around, that I
am particularly looking for signs of awakening on my trip across China. But I have more and more evidence - and intuition - to
believe that we are at the verge of something profound. It has
been decades in the making, with generations of forbearers laying
the foundation, turning the barren landscape into fertile soil, and maintaining the lineages and connections in face of great dangers
and difficulties. Today, many of the fruits are ripening, and new
seeds are sprouting: an ecological and spiritual awakening is here.
are." Perhaps it's my confirmation bias this time around, that I
am particularly looking for signs of awakening on my trip across China. But I have more and more evidence - and intuition - to
believe that we are at the verge of something profound. It has
been decades in the making, with generations of forbearers laying
the foundation, turning the barren landscape into fertile soil, and maintaining the lineages and connections in face of great dangers
and difficulties. Today, many of the fruits are ripening, and new
seeds are sprouting: an ecological and spiritual awakening is here.
At the risk of over-simplification -- one hundred years ago, in face
of foreign invasions, imperial collapse, and existential threats,
China had a national awakening that ended 2,000 years of
dynastic cycles. Seventy years ago, China had a political
awakening, followed by some nightmares. Thirty years ago,
China had an economic awakening, embracing market and capitalism, regardless of "white cat or black cat."
of foreign invasions, imperial collapse, and existential threats,
China had a national awakening that ended 2,000 years of
dynastic cycles. Seventy years ago, China had a political
awakening, followed by some nightmares. Thirty years ago,
China had an economic awakening, embracing market and capitalism, regardless of "white cat or black cat."
In the century long awakening from her millennia-long, Middle-Kingdom dream, China has rejected the past in order to create
the new. She has abandoned traditional philosophies and ethics
in search for Science and Democracy. She has severed the
spiritual heritages and embraced the historical materialism of
Marx and Lenin. She has disconnected from the land in favor of jumpstarting the industries. She has made too many Faustian bargains in pursuit of "wealth and power", a new dream of glory
and revival.
the new. She has abandoned traditional philosophies and ethics
in search for Science and Democracy. She has severed the
spiritual heritages and embraced the historical materialism of
Marx and Lenin. She has disconnected from the land in favor of jumpstarting the industries. She has made too many Faustian bargains in pursuit of "wealth and power", a new dream of glory
and revival.
Today, wealth and power there are. Perhaps, we are moving up Maslow's hierarchy of needs. (America's very own John Adams
once wrote, "I must study politics and war that my sons may have liberty to study mathematics and philosophy... in order to give
their children a right to study painting, poetry, music...") Perhaps,
the environmental and moral degradations have become too much
to bear. Perhaps. But for whatever reason, I know for sure that the clock has struck: ours is a time for ecological and spiritual
awakening.
once wrote, "I must study politics and war that my sons may have liberty to study mathematics and philosophy... in order to give
their children a right to study painting, poetry, music...") Perhaps,
the environmental and moral degradations have become too much
to bear. Perhaps. But for whatever reason, I know for sure that the clock has struck: ours is a time for ecological and spiritual
awakening.
And, it's actually not (just) about China. "China", as a man-made identifier, is a part of the planetary awakening of Gaia. What I am witnessing in China is the regional symptom of a global trend. The synchronicity is almost uncanny, and breathtakingly beautiful.
Blessed to be alive in this planetary-time.
Blessed to be alive in this planetary-time.
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