February 28, 2025

Christopher Ives: Zen Ecology (#204)

1 hour 3 minutes

In this enriching Wisdom Podcast episode, host Daniel Aitken is joined by Christopher Ives, a professor and Zen practitioner. Chris is an author, translator, and avid outdoorsman. His writing focuses on ethics in Zen Buddhism and Buddhist approaches to nature and environmental issues. His previous publications with Wisdom include Zen on the Trail and Meditations on the Trail. Throughout the conversation, Chris and Daniel go in-depth exploring the themes in Chris’s newest release, Zen Ecology. They discuss how Zen’s principles of interconnectedness, non-dualism, and mindful living intersect with ecological concerns, and how Zen practice can inspire a sustainable lifestyle with reduced environmental impact.

You’ll also hear Daniel and Chris discuss:

Environmental roots and activism;

Zen’s symbiotic relationship with nature;

Buddhism’s role in structural change;

much more!

Wisdom Podcast listeners are invited to save 20% off Zen Ecology with code WPODECO through March 31.

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