The Zen of Riding a Bike Saves You Peace of Mind, Health, and Nature
Taiga Company blog by Julie Urlaub, Founder and Managing Partner at Taiga Company
Sep 14, 2012 8:00 AM ET
Blog by Julie Urlaub, Founder and Managing Partner at Taiga Company
A Zen teacher once asked his students why they rode bicycles. One said he rode to carry potatoes. Another cycled to observe the world. A third said it cleared the mind, and a fourth said cycling put him in harmony with all sentient beings. The Zen master was pleased, but when the fifth replied, “I ride my bicycle to ride my bicycle,” the teacher sat at the student’s feet and said, “I am your student.”
We already know bicycles are the world's most energy efficient vehicle so let's focus on the many other benefits of getting on two wheels. Click here to continue reading, The Zen of Riding a Bike Saves You Peace of Mind, Health, and Nature
Home to one third of the earth's trees, the Taiga is the largest land-based biosphere and encircles the globe. Its immense oxygen production literally changes the atmosphere and refreshes the planet. It is this continuous renewal that has shaped Taiga Company's vision to drive similar change in the business world. Taiga Company seeks to be the "oxygen for your business".