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The image of the Zen philosopher is the monk up in the green, quiet hills, or in a beautiful temple on some rocky cliff. The Stoic, on the other hand, is the antithesis of this idea. The Stoic is the… 
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Alan Watts in a series of lectures I keep on my iPod at all times. He means that the world, as it really exists, does not comprise all the lines, angles, and hard edges that our various systems of words, symbols, and numbers do.
Ivon Prefontaine, PhD's insight:
Living and teaching are done in wiggly worlds. I used the wiggly part in my dissertation to undescore the need for pedagogic mindfulness in teaching in a world that is pluralistic.
Watts points out when we try to unbend the wiggly through our tools and thinking we get ourselves into more trouble.
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An introduction to the life and teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh, founder of Engaged Buddhism, prolific Zen teacher, best-selling author, and peace activist.
Ivon Prefontaine, PhD's insight:
This is an in-depth article about a great spiritual mind and leader.
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What stoicism suggests is a blending of practical and meditative practices.