Arthur J. Brown is an environmentalist, poet, vegan, human rights and social justice activist, and passionate walker. Living in a world that moves too fast and where overconsumption often overwhelms us, walking is an act of protest, and gives us a moment to pause and reflect on how our actions are destroying our environment. 

Sit with Madelaine Au as she guides us through a Gongfu Cha Tea Ceremony. Learn more about mindfulness, nature, tea, and how you can join the festivities each year at the non-profit she founded, the Eugene Tea Festival.

Learn about Shinkai, his practice of Zen Buddhism, and how he relates to Oregon. Shinkai teaches at Everyday People Yoga and Blue Cliff Zen Center.