About Lion's Den

Photo of Dan on a mountain

This is me at the top of Pen y Fan!

The name of this blog is inspired by the story of my namesake: Daniel in the Lion's Den.

Hey there, my name is Dan, and this is my blog—Welcome!

In January 2026, I became a lay resident community member at Being Peace, a Buddhist practice centre in the Plum Village tradition. This blog shares my experiences living and practicing in a blossoming Buddhist community.

I'm new to writing, just finding my own style and rhythm, so please bear with me! Pages may change after they've been published—I am my own editor! I have also previously written a diary while volunteering in Fiji, called Fiji Times. (Please forgive any spelling/grammatical errors—I will update it some day!)

Photo of a path lined by trees

I also have a YouTube channel, where I make videos playing old versions of Minecraft.

Here's a list of some other things I enjoy: