I have to say that some of the most 'zen'(!) moments I have occurred whilst I was simply in a natural environment.

In fact the most powerful 'zen' experience I ever had was before I ever came across Buddhism, and was simply watching a thunderstorm. It was the most joyous and peaceful moment of my life.

I would love to one day live somewhere really beautiful, like The Lake District.

Thanks! Wow I forgot I had ever written this, it is 3 years old. I must have forgotten this post when I was friend-locking my journal and kept it public by mistake.