Oct 7, 2019 | Eastern Philosophy, San Luis Obispo
UPDATE: Bambu Batu, the House of Bamboo, closed its doors for good in May 2020, at the onset of the pandemic. So we are no longer able to host community meditations or any other local events. But the mindful gatherings were great while they lasted. And the benefits...
Oct 3, 2019 | Agriculture & Gardening, San Luis Obispo
Bamboo on the Central Coast San Luis Obispo, on California’s Central Coast, is something of a magical place. And bamboo is something of a magical plant. It should come as no surprise then that gardeners and hobbyists would want to grow bamboo in San Luis Obispo....
Sep 27, 2019 | Alternative Lifestyle, Bamboo Products, Natural Fibers
Bamboo may be hollow on the inside, but it’s also filled with surprises. Bamboo has been used for so many purposes and for so many centuries, it truly boggles the imagination. The multitudinous uses of bamboo could fill a book, but here are a few unexpected uses...
Sep 17, 2019 | Agriculture & Gardening, Bamboo Products
The more you learn about bamboo, the more there is to know. It’s a plant—or family of plants—unlike any other. Revered for the strength of its wood, bamboo is actually a grass. Feared for the tenacity with which it grows, bamboo can easily take over your...
Sep 13, 2019 | Alternative Lifestyle, Bambu Batu, Eastern Philosophy
If you step foot into a yoga studio, take a look inside a university dorm room, or pay a visit to a bohemian neighborhood, you are sure to see a few strings of Tibetan prayer flags. A symbol of spiritual enlightenment or international brotherhood, these prayer flags...
