About this episode

This episode features a Dharma talk and guided meditation inspired by Z.S. Diamanti's book 'Guard In The Garden'.

"Guarding The Garden" is a Dharma talk and brief guided meditation based on the wisdom imparted by author Z.S. Diamanti in his wonderful cozy fantasy book "Guard In The Garden" . From the first quote I highlighted, where one character tells another " Everyone has loads to be thankful for if they have the eyes to see it. And, when we’re filled up with gratitude, it often overflows as kindness. " I knew I would end up doing a talk on this topic. Diamanti is a veteran, and expresses the eternal wisdom through his protagonist Felton who is a wounded warrior adjusting to civilian life after serving in the Dwarves military. I fell completely in love with this book, and I hope you will indulge me as I use many of the quotes from the book to hopefully show that the dharma can arise anywhere, including the pages of a cozy fantasy book. I hope you enjoy this talk as much as I enjoyed offering it. I'll post a link below to purchase the book directly from the author if you want to get even more out of it! I definitely recommend that you do! Enjoy! ⁠https://bio.reverendgeorgebeecher.com⁠ ⁠Guard in the Garden by Z.S. Diamanti⁠

People in this episode

Host: George Beecher

Topics covered

• Dharma talk
• guided meditation
• gratitude
• cozy fantasy
• wisdom
• military experience

Keywords

• Dharma
• meditation
• gratitude
• cozy fantasy
• Z.S. Diamanti
• military
• wisdom

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