Oct 21, 2019 | Alternative Lifestyle, Eastern Philosophy
Upon its release in 1998, The Big Lebowski became something of an instant cult classic. More than just a carnival of irony, absurdity and deadpan one-liners, the timeless tale of the Dude also conveys a bounty of timeless—albeit subdued—wisdom. And in some respects,...
Oct 7, 2019 | Eastern Philosophy, San Luis Obispo
After a prolonged hiatus, Bambu Batu in San Luis Obispo is very excited to start hosting mindfulness meditation circles once again. Beginning Wednesday, October 16th, at 6 p.m., we look forward to reimplementing what was once a regular event in the store. We hope to...
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...
Jun 13, 2019 | Eastern Philosophy, San Luis Obispo
The Tibetan Buddhist sand mandalas first arrived in San Luis Obispo more than a dozen years ago. Since then they have become something of an institution on the Central Coast. No one who observes the creation of these exquisite works of art can fail to appreciate the...
Apr 26, 2019 | Eastern Philosophy
Students of Taoism and eastern philosophy will inevitably come across the notion of the Ten Thousand Things. And like so many aspects of eastern spirituality, what appears so simple and mundane turns out to be brimming with esoteric mystery. We’ve touched on...
Apr 12, 2019 | Eastern Philosophy
You don’t need to be a master guru of Eastern mysticism to recognize the sublime beauty of a Tibetan Buddhist Thangka. Simply take a close look at one of these traditional religious paintings, and you can practically feel your heart, mind and soul being swept...
