Fall is such a beautiful time of year with the beautiful colors, the crunching of leaves under foot, and the crisp air. Being able to get out and connect with nature is such a great way to relax and refresh. I feel like nature also allows us to connect with the Buddhist teachings on a deeper level. Seeing the fall leaves makes me think of the Flower Sermon in which Shakyamuni Buddha simply held up a lotus flower in front of him without saying a word. Just seeing a beautiful fall leaf makes me think of the Dharma.

Lately, I’ve taken to listening to an Everyday Buddhist course while going for a walk in nature. Did you know under the getting started section, there is a full MP3 audio track for each course? It’s so easy to pop in your earbuds, hit play, and enjoy a lecture while taking in the beautiful fall foliage. I’ve also been known to listen to a course while cleaning the house or getting ready for the day.

Have you used this feature? Where are you listening to your Everyday Buddhist courses at?