Buddhist Practice Archives • Heather Lyn Mann

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.…

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…

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…

Announcing the Earth Holder Newsletter

September 9, 2015 by heatherlynmann

Friends, Here is a link to the Autumn issue of Touching the Earth--an Earth Holder Newsletter in the Plum Village Tradition. It is an offering to help each of us awaken to: our spiritual connection with the planet the experience of mindfulness practice and transformation, and effective actions flowering from community and…

Announcing the New Earth Holder Sangha

August 29, 2015 by heatherlynmann

I am pleased to announce the establishment of the Earth Holder Sangha in the Plum Village tradition. This initiative, developed by more than 25 lay and monastic Order of Interbeing members over the last eight months, is launching first in North America during the Miracle of Mindfulness Tour. The Founding…

Walking Meditation: The Practice of Stopping

March 4, 2015March 4, 2015 by heatherlynmann

Walking meditation can be short or long in duration, depending upon the amount of time available. This exercise supports the practice of indoor or outdoor walking meditation for either individuals or groups. It is offered in three parts: opening remarks, middle contemplations, and concluding words. When practicing alone, read the…

Earth Holding in the Plum Village Tradition

February 21, 2015February 21, 2015 by heatherlynmann

I I serve on the editorial committee of a new online offering that I think you will enjoy-- Touching the Earth: A Newsletter of Earth Holding Actions in the Plum Village Tradition Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh says, "Every on of us can do something to protect and care…

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