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Lion’s Roar Magazine: Ocean of Insight Excerpt

June 13, 2018June 13, 2018 by heatherlynmann

This excerpt from chapter 6 of Ocean of Insight dives deep into the nature of Impermanence. It was featured again in Sunday's "Weekend Reader" of Lion's Roar--today's leading Buddhist Magazine "for your wise mind and loving heart." In the turmoil of impermanence, in the confusing array of mistakes and possibilities,…

Outdoor Morning Meditation #1

June 11, 2018 by heatherlynmann

Earth is filled with sound. Can the symphony of sound surrounding us in each and every moment teach us something about who and what we are? To find out, try this guided meditation of outdoor discovery. Find a comfortable place to be outside. Sit with a stable and upright posture.…

Waking Up to Climate Responsibility: An Encounter with the Great Atlantic Teacher

December 1, 2016December 1, 2016 by heatherlynmann

This blog post was first published in the Huffington Post, November 6, 2016. It was 2:00 a.m. on an ink-black night in 2011 and I steered our sailboat, Wild Hair, between Caribbean islands. My husband was asleep below, but I cruised in the company of a second boat: Extreme. I…

An Open Letter to Mr. Trump & Ms. Clinton

September 16, 2016September 16, 2016 by heatherlynmann

I wrote this letter to Mr. Trump and Ms. Clinton after reading the official Republican and Democratic party platforms and sitting with their similarities and differences as the subject of meditation. I wanted to speak to the candidates from a place of compassion and equanimity, communicate with integrity and skill worthy of my spiritual ancestors, and encourage our country's next leader as…

Right Speech: A 2016 Election Practice Invitation

August 18, 2016August 18, 2016 by heatherlynmann

Excerpts from Good Citizens, Thich Nhat Hanh “We must learn to speak out so that the voice of the Buddha, the voice of Jesus, the voice of Mohammad and all our spiritual ancestors can be heard in this dangerous and pivotal moment in history…. We have the tools. We have…

Register Now for A Climate Day of Mindfulness

August 17, 2016 by heatherlynmann

Fires. Floods. Heatwaves. Are you concerned about climate change and the future of the Lowcountry but confused about what to do? Join me at Charleston's Sophia Institute for a very special event: A Climate Day of Mindfulness, on September 24th, to connect deeply with what's happening and experience how this…

Listen Up! The True Sounds of Relationship

August 3, 2016 by heatherlynmann

In his Five Mindfulness Trainings, Thich Nhat Hanh encourages us to commit ourselves to cultivating loving speech and “compassionate listening.” I like that phrase, compassionate listening. I like it so much I took it as the topic of meditation the other day, asking myself what exactly is compassionate listening. Here’s…

#EcoMindfulnessDose Now On Twitter

July 14, 2016July 19, 2016 by heatherlynmann

Join me in becoming Ecologically Mindful as part of your spiritual practice and stay current on what's happening "in here" and "out there." Tonight begins a series of daily Twitter posts @HeatherLynMann under the tag‪ #‎EcoMindfulnessDose‬. At 6:35 pm Eastern each evening, I plan to offer an article, poem, video, or blog…

Caring for Earth Together: A Video

July 9, 2016July 9, 2016 by heatherlynmann

Earth Holder Sangha Building explores the nuts and bolts of caring for Earth in community. It's loaded with great ideas for enhancing communication and cooperation so spiritual groups can be more effective in protecting and healing our precious planet. This panel discussion was part of the Earth Holder Retreat at Deer Park Monastery,…

Earth Holder’s Mindful Advocacy: A Panel Discussion

June 8, 2016July 9, 2016 by heatherlynmann

The first-ever Earth Holder Retreat in the Plum Village Tradition was held April 28-May 1 at Deer Park Monastery in Escondido, CA. I was on the organizing committee. I also served as a panelist in a conversation about Mindful Advocacy. Check out the YouTube video below to hear the presentation. Mindful Advocacy is a…

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