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Jason M. Brown Book Launch: Dwelling in the Wilderness Modern Monks in the American West Moderated by David Mirhady
Abstract
What might the lives of contemporary monastics teach us about putting down roots? Whereas many of us are constantly on the go, stressed out, and focused on productivity, the life of a monk prioritizes staying put and paying attention. Many monks take a vow of stability that commits them to their home monastery, leading them to develop a deep connection with and knowledge of the land they inhabit. The monastic life teaches those who practice it to move more slowly through the world, and the monastic sense of place may even hold a key to responding to the growing ecological crisis threatening our environment.
Speaker
Jason M. Brown is a Lecturer in Religious Studies and teaches courses in Ecological Humanities for the Department of Global Humanities.
Moderator
David Mirhady is the Chair of the Department of Global Humanities and the President of International Society of the History of Rhetoric
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Harbour centre room 7000, 555 W Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V6B 1M1, Canada,Vancouver, British Columbia