{"product_id":"one-foot-after-another-a-buddhist-monastic-walking-pilgrimage-in-sicily","title":"One Foot After Another: A Buddhist Monastic Walking Pilgrimage in Sicily","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat happens when four Buddhist monastics trade the safety of the monastery for the unpredictable open roads of Italy?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne Foot After Another\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Bhante Kusala offers an intimate and soul-stirring account of a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etudong\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—a traditional monastic walking pilgrimage—through the rugged and beautiful landscape of Sicily. Alongside companions Bhante Suddhāso, Ayyā Somā, and Ayyā Brahmavara, Kusala traverses the Sicilian countryside with little more than a robe, a tent, and an alms bowl.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis isn't just a travelogue; it is a deep dive into the heart of Buddhist practice. From the physical exhaustion of long mountain hikes to the quiet joy of sleeping in ancient ruins, Bhante Kusala reflects on the \"gradual path\" of letting go. Through humorous \"monastic humor\" and profound interfaith encounters at local Christian shrines, the book illustrates how mindfulness and kindness can transform even the most difficult moments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInside this journey, you will find:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Rare Glimpse into Monastic Life:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Experience the \"forest tradition\" as it meets modern-day Italy, where monks and nuns rely entirely on the generosity of strangers for their daily meals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpiritual Wisdom for Everyday Life:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Practical reflections on overcoming suffering (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003edukkha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e), the importance of right view, and finding peace when expectation meets reality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStories of Human Connection:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Heartwarming encounters with curious locals, from a mayor offering a state-of-the-art meal to a kind lady providing coffee and a place to rest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne Foot After Another\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a testament to the power of \"admirable friendship\" and a reminder that the path to peace is found by simply taking the next step.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bhante Kusala hails from Sri Lanka and is a resident monk at the Cambridge Peace House in Massachusetts. A graduate of Harvard Divinity School with a Master of Divinity, he has served communities in Missouri, Michigan, and Toronto, sharing the Dhamma through both scholarship and lived experience.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books Prime","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45914348224703,"sku":"2e309efa-97de-44da-9729-daade7803226","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/7550\/7647\/files\/bf90d61b9173674b1d2f86023ee6155d.jpg?v=1785057113","url":"https:\/\/books-prime.com\/products\/one-foot-after-another-a-buddhist-monastic-walking-pilgrimage-in-sicily","provider":"Books Prime","version":"1.0","type":"link"}