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Tuesday, May 20th, 2025

My Bucknell-in-Taiwan Daily Reflection

6/5/2025 Day 18 – TBA 6/4/2025 Day 17 – Meditation in Many Forms: A Quiet Return to the Self Today at Dharma Drum Mountain, we followed the guidance and explored a variety of meditation practices in different settings, inside and outside the classroom, slowly walking in the rain, facing the mountain, watching nature, listening to birds chirp, and even experimenting with different mouth shapes to create distinct sounds, humming, and more. At the end of this one-day-long visit, we drank tea as a form of Zen practice. The message was clear: meditation can take many forms. Sometimes, even actions like […]

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Wednesday, April 23rd, 2025

My first homework

Goals: My main goal is for this trip to be a chance for all of us to think deeply about the world, connect with new perspectives, and reflect on our academic and personal journeys. Taiwan’s rich blend of culture, religion, and business creates a unique learning environment. I encourage you to engage fully, ask questions, and stay curious about everything and everyone we encounter. This trip will also be a learning experience for me, as it is my first time leading a group of students on an international excursion. Fortunately, Professor Young will be co-leading the program with me, which […]

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