Wild Mind, Wild Earth

In Wild Mind, Wild Earth, David Hinton delves into the intersection of ancient Chinese spirituality and contemporary Western environmental thought, emphasizing the urgent need to reconnect mind and nature to combat the ongoing sixth mass extinction caused by humanity. He argues that our exploitative relationship with the earth stems from a fundamental separation between humans and nature, and explores how insights from primal cultures and Ch’an (Zen) Buddhism can foster a profound kinship. By examining the contributions of poets, philosophers, and scientists over the last two centuries, Hinton offers a hopeful perspective, suggesting that these ancient insights can guide us through the unfolding ecological crisis toward a path of liberation.