“Monks or nuns who can preach live in the city. I can't preach so I live in the mountains and practice by myself.
Hui Yuan (hway-yuan)
Buddhist nun
QUOTE CONTEXT: “Question: Why do you live in the mountains? Answer: I like quiet. Anyone who becomes a monk or a nun prefers quiet.”
QUOTE QUESTION: How does your solitary practice support your resilience?
IMAGE CONTEXT: Hui-yuan with her disciple beside her apple tree.
IMAGE QUESTION: Who do you stand by to offer support when they are in need?
MEDIA LITERACY CONTEXT: The quote and the photo are both from a book by non-Chinese about Chinese hermits.
MEDIA LITERACY QUESTION: Where would you travel and who would you visit to learn more about how to live in these times?
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