Instructed to improve, not to destroy
"Two things contribute to progress: moving faster than others or following the right path."
Kenta Takeshige
Kenta, a talented restoration carpenter, shares with us his deep connection to wood, a bond that...
Authentic Hospitality
"The only constant in life is change." This phrase, which I heard in a classroom, has stayed with...
In Situ
In the previous installment of A Warrior in a Garden, we analyzed how we often impose excessive...
The Cliff & the Dragon
Sometimes, the answers we seek are right in front of us, yet we fail to see them. I recall reading...
Warrior in a Garden: Freedom or Lawlessness?
Some time ago, I was taking a course with art director, writer, and educator Guillaume Lamarre, and...
The Treasure of Central America
Happy Independence Day to all my Central American brothers and sisters! We celebrate this occasion...
Warrior in a Garden: 3 Precepts of Musashi
There are many interpretations of phrases like "It is better to be a warrior in a garden than a...
Kintsugi: The Beauty of Imperfection
Whether you drink tea, coffee, or any other hot infusion, you likely have a favorite mug that no...