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The Monk With Sweaty Palms

Kasan, a Zen teacher and monk, was to officiate at a funeral of a famous nobleman. As he stood there waiting for the governor of the province and other lords and ladies to arrive, he noticed that the palms of his hands were sweaty. The next day he called his disciples together and confessed he […]

1/15 Art: Orproject’s Shimmering Vana LED Installation Grows Like a Tree

Via Inhabitat Orproject just unveiled a beautiful LED installation in New Delhi, India that mimics the growth of trees. Vana is made from geometric patterned pieces that open and close to simulate the growing process. When the pieces open, move and close, the glow from the LEDs shines through, creating a dazzling forest of light. See more pictures of the […]

Wind Map of the Earth

You’ve probably seen the cool wind map of the US, but there’s one for the whole Earth now. (via Kottke/df)