About this episode
Andrew explores the connection between tending a garden and cultivating the mind through mindfulness and balance.
This week, Andrew explores the connection between tending a garden and cultivating the mind. Drawing on the Buddha’s teaching of wise effort, he reflects on how mindfulness, curiosity, energy, and calm work together to create the conditions for growth. Rather than forcing change, the practice becomes one of learning how to care for the mind with balance and intention. Prompt: What is your favorite part of gardening or spring in bloom? Talk segment that complements the sit portion on Tending a Garden Group Date: 4/21/2026
People in this episode
Host: Andrew
Topics covered
- gardening
- mindfulness
- Buddhism
- personal growth
- curiosity
- balance
Keywords
- gardening
- mindfulness
- Buddhism
- personal growth
- wise effort
- curiosity
- calm
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Buddha’s teaching
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