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Breaking the Cycle of Dualistic Thinking

July 21, 2013 by heatherlynmann

When we view the natural world as something outside of and separate from humankind, we get caught in dualistic thinking and fail to see reality. But when we break the cycle of dualistic thinking to view people, animals, plants, and minerals as extensions of our own bodies--the natural world as…

Climate Justice

July 3, 2013 by heatherlynmann

I am working with my community of Buddhist practitioners--Snowflower Sangha in Madison, WI--to identify the "front line" of Climate Justice in our state. In the spirit of engaged Buddhism, we aim to transform the climate crisis through skillful, non-violent action. Activists Tim DeChristopher, Martin Luther King, and Mahatma Gandhi give…

Sunrise Practice

July 2, 2013 by heatherlynmann

The sun pierces my consciousness with first light, May I awaken to nature's order.

Brightwork Gatha

July 1, 2013 by heatherlynmann

Pinching sandpaper, smoothing layers of life, I grow mindful of gifts from Sister Tree, Brother Cloud, Mother Earth. A family project, we join in the creation of beauty. Soft teak fills whorls in fingerprints.

Mother Earth’s Prayer

June 1, 2013 by heatherlynmann

Meaning no sacrilege, I offer this prayer to help us honor and awaken to the primacy of sacred creation. Mother Earth's Prayer Our Planet, beneath our feet, Hallowed be thy name. Nature’s Order abounds, Nature’s Laws govern all, On earth and in society’s relationships and systems. Give us this day…

The Insight Environmentalist’s Four Noble Truths

May 20, 2013 by heatherlynmann

1. Environmental advocacy is difficult, frustrating, and only occasionally successful work--yet it is vital. 2. Much of the dificulty comes from a craving for change; individual fear, anger, greed, jealousy, and desire for accomplishment; and the expectation we can control great economic, social, and environmental forces. 3. There is a…

Earth Holders’ Heart Sutra–Part Five

May 13, 2013 by heatherlynmann

This post concludes the discussion of my revisions to the classic Buddhist text, The Heart of the Prajanaparamita. You will find the revised text--The Earth Holders' Heart Sutra--below in Part Two. Battle-weary activists can let go of personal baggage and the scorecard of environmental wins and losses because scorecards are…

Earth Holders’ Heart Sutra–Part Four

May 9, 2013 by heatherlynmann

This post continues the discussion of my revisions to the classic Buddhist text, The Heart of the Prajanaparamita. You will find the revised text--The Earth Holders' Heart Sutra--below in Part Two. It was Einstein who described matter as energy, without a separate self. Today, the more deeply scientists look into…

Earth Holders’ Heart Sutra–Part Three

May 8, 2013 by heatherlynmann

In the last post, I offered my revised version of the Heart of the Prajanaparimita, titled: The Earth Holders' Heart Sutra. Take a look at the text in the previous post before reading further because this post begins to unlock the Sutra's meaning. Like the original Heart of Prajnaparamita, The…

Earth Holders’ Heart Sutra–Part Two

May 7, 2013 by heatherlynmann

In my last post I discussed how hard it is to sustain a happy and hopeful life as an environmental advocate when things are looking so grim. But we are more than social and political animals. In the midst of the global ecological disasters it is possible--even necessary--to feed and…

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