Interbeing Archives • Heather Lyn Mann

10 Reflections for the Mindful Advocate

August 24, 2015 by heatherlynmann

Mindful Advocacy is a spiritual practice with the power to transform injustice and suffering in the world. It differs from traditional advocacy in a number of significant ways. For example, the mindful advocate doesn't lay blame, feed on anger, fear, or hate, or identify enemies to the cause. There is…

Mother Earth’s Valentine Metta Meditation

February 10, 2015February 11, 2015 by heatherlynmann

It’s Valentine’s Season and time to express love to our beloveds. Let’s not forget about someone most special--Mother Earth—because she is the giver of life and sustainer of everything we know and hold dear. We can make a gift to her, in celebration of the holiday, and deliver it through…

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…

What’s your Favorite Quote from #MayaAngelou?

May 29, 2014July 2, 2014 by heatherlynmann

When I was asked to do something good, I often say yes, I'll try, yes. I'll do my best. And part of that is believing, if God loves me, if God made everything from leaves to seals and oak trees, then what is it I can't do? Maya Angelou Dear…

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."…

#Hope in the Knowledge that #EverythingIsConnected

December 3, 2013 by heatherlynmann

Do you ever wonder if environmental protection makes a difference? Hurl yourself through cyberspace by clicking here to find the answer. This podcast explores nature's interconnection and why skillful action matters. (When you arrive to the link, scroll down to open the Ted Talk entitled, "Everything is Connected.")

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…

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