as we commence from the outset of our preexploratory hike through these veiled paths, let the serenity of nature evince disinterest in the bustling world outside. just as buddhism advises us to find peace within, let the hidden beauty around us be a teacher in uncovering the tranquil mind. here, amid the whispers of the ancient woods, every step is a lesson in mindfulness, every breath a connection to the earth.