Buddhism Archives • Heather Lyn Mann

What Does the Writer in You Say? Part Three

August 12, 2015August 12, 2015 by heatherlynmann

On August 4th, I published the first in a series of excerpts from Ocean of Insight--a spiritual-action-memoir in the works. Here is the third installment from chapter one. Again, I invite the writer in you to comment. This excerpt continues to explore the chapter's theme of fear. But here, the story takes a…

What Does the Writer in You Say? Part Two

August 8, 2015 by heatherlynmann

On August 4th, I published part one of an excerpt from Ocean of Insight: A Sailor's Voyage Deep into the Climate Crisis along with an invitation for the writer in you to offer your critique to help make this better book. Below, the story continues. I'm sharing paragraphs from the first chapter, one that explores the theme of fear. All…

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…

A Buddhist Response to Climate Change

November 19, 2014 by heatherlynmann

Dear Friends, This Saturday night I will speak at the Sustainability Potluck at James Reeb Unitarian Universalist Church about a Buddhist response to climate change. I invite you to be part of the evening. You'll find James Reeb at 2146 E Johnson St in Madison, WI People will arrive between…

Now Available: Touching the Earth Newsletter

September 19, 2014 by heatherlynmann

It is my great pleasure to share with you the first issue of Touching the Earth Newsletter of Earth Holding Actions in the Plum Village Tradition. The idea for this electronic newsletter came to life last spring in the conversations that followed the Earth Holding and Protecting Retreat at Deer Park Monastery (Escondido, CA).…

#SpiritualLessons in the Midst of #Shipwreck

May 31, 2014 by heatherlynmann

Follow this link to a podcast in which I describe an especially thorny day sailing the Bahamas. In the end, the experience of my husband washing out to sea and me broadcasting a Mayday was not a story of isolation but of connection. Then keep listening to hear my co-Dharma…

Fixing #ClimateChange Part 3: The #MindfulnessTrainings

April 1, 2014 by heatherlynmann

This is the third post in a series that began March 19 exploring what we are TO DO about climate change. When I ordained into the Order of Interbeing, Thich Nhat Hanh's core community of Buddhist followers, I pledged to observe, study and practice fourteen spiritual guidelines or "Mindfulness Trainings."…

#BrianMcLaren and I to Discuss #Inter-faith Collaboration

March 8, 2014July 2, 2014 by heatherlynmann

If you're in Madison, Wisconsin today, join me for a lively conversation at First Baptist Church with progressive Christian author Brian McLaren. He'll be discussing his new book, "Why Did Jesus, Moses, the Buddha, and Mohammed Cross the Road?" An inter-faith panel representing Judaism, Islam, Buddhism, and Christianity will follow.…

A Podcast of #Sailing Stories, #Ecology, and #SpiritualInsights

February 16, 2014 by heatherlynmann

On 12 February 2014 about 100 members of the Four Lakes Chapter of the Sierra Club gathered in chilly Madison, WI to find out how a sailor's experiences in the Caribbean informs environmental advocacy and planetary healing. Utilizing story as metaphor, we explored the root causes of climate change: fear…

What do #Buddhism, #Sailing, and #ClimateChange have in common?

February 6, 2014 by heatherlynmann

On Wednesday February 12 at Madison's Downtown Library, I will share adventures from my six-year journey sailing the Atlantic. Join me for a physical and spiritual voyage aboard a 45' sloop as we confront fear, run our ship aground, discover power in action, tour communities on the brink of extinction,…

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