An Elemental Community: Contemplations of Place

Author

Theresa A. Duncan, University of Montana, MissoulaFollow

Year of Award

2016

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Type

Master of Science (MS)

Degree Name

Environmental Studies

Department or School/College

Environmental Studies Program

Committee Chair

Phil Condon

Commitee Members

Dan Spencer, George Furniss

Keywords

Bitterroot Valley, air, fire, water, earth, home

Subject Categories

Nonfiction | Other History

Abstract

An Elemental Community: Contemplations of Place is a series of four meditations and stand-alone essays examining the history of the Bitterroot Valley of Western Montana, and my personal history in that place, through the lens of the four Buddhist elements of air, fire, water, and earth. These essays explore my journey to understanding of my place in the Valley and the Pacific Northwest.

Recommended Citation

Duncan, Theresa A., "An Elemental Community: Contemplations of Place" (2016). Graduate Student Theses, Dissertations, & Professional Papers. 10650.
https://scholarworks.umt.edu/etd/10650