The quiet work

Practice

Chan Buddhist practice, yoga, and meditation—the quiet, daily work of becoming more awake, present, and compassionate.

Presence is a practice, not a destination.

Practice is the thread running through Shannon’s creative life: returning to the body, steadying the mind, and meeting each day with greater attention. From Chan Buddhist community and meditation to yoga on the mat, the work is not about perfection. It is about becoming more available to life as it is.

Shannon with the Chan Buddhist community at the temple — Chan Qi at the temple with Master YongHua

Shannon meditating while looking across the mountains of Ecuador — Meditation in Ecuador

Shannon seated in lotus pose on a mountain in North Carolina — Lotus practice in North Carolina

A small dog sitting with Shannon during lotus practice — Lotus—with a little company

Shannon seated in lotus pose at home — At-home practice

Shannon practicing yoga at home — Returning to the body

Shannon smiling during yoga practice — Joy on the mat

Again and again, return.

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