Twirling a Flower：We Can Attach to, Resist, or Even Reject Traditional Buddhist Practices. But Letting Go and Diving into Practice Can Create Lightness and Joy
Author Affiliation: Noelle Oxenhandler began Buddhist practice in 1970. She lives in Northern California, where she teaches creative nonfiction at Sonoma State University. She is the author of three nonfiction books, and her essays have appeared in many national and literary magazines.
