In moments of ignorance, the Scholar seeks truth, using inquiry and wisdom to illuminate the unknown. The Scholar embodies curiosity, insight, and a relentless pursuit of understanding.
When the shadow is engaged, the Scholar may become overly intellectual, disconnected from the heart and the lived experience of others.
David Hinton is a scholar and translator of ancient Chinese poetry and philosophy, known for bridging the gap between Eastern wisdom and Western thought. His work brings ancient insights into contemporary relevance, helping us reconnect with the natural world and our deeper selves.
“By now it’s clear that meditation is itself a radical ecological practice—even if only practised enough to see the basic structures it reveals, structures of wild mind integral to wild Earth. It is a remarkably simple and direct way to heal that wound of consciousness torn from the tissue of existence.” – David Hinton
Your faith journey is one of seeking wisdom. Curiosity and insight will support you in understanding both the world and yourself.