Why are gifts so important? Is everything a gift? What’s the difference between a gift economy and a transaction economy? Why is it hard to stay grateful? Today’s episode was partly inspired by Robin Wall Kimmerer’s Braiding Sweetgrass. I also mention this talk by Ven. Shenyn: The Life of a Wondering Monk You can view […]

Rainforest Mind: Gifts, transactions and why it’s hard to stay grateful

Buddhist teacher and psychotherapist Kaspa Thompson explores the mind, spirituality, wildness and ecology and the places where they intersect and overlap.

Kaspa is ordained in Amida Shu, a Pureland Buddhist tradition. He recently qualified in Wild Therapy.

Early episodes included: 'Christianity and Buddhism', 'Unmet Needs' and 'Wildness'

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Buddhist teacher and psychotherapist Kaspa Thompson explores the mind, spirituality, wildness and ecology and the places where they intersect and overlap. Kaspa is ordained in Amida Shu, a Pureland Buddhist tradition. He recently qualified in Wild Therapy. Early episodes included: 'Christianity and Buddhism', 'Unmet Needs' and 'Wildness'

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Rainforest Mind: Gifts, transactions and why it’s hard to stay grateful