Blending contemplative essays and poetry f rom his journeys in the mountains\, the book explores anattÄ\, the Buddhist teaching of "non-self\," and what it can offer in ch allenging times: a way of loosening our grip on who we think we are and fi nding steady ground&hellip\; and that by first resolving conflict within o urselves\, we will improve our relationships with others. \;
\nT he book weaves stories of the natural and metaphysical world with Buddhist teachings\, humour\, and grace to explore connection\, loving-kindness\, and the path back to the heart. Take a quiet moment in your day to join us to reflect and meditate&hellip\; and bring your questions for discussion.
\nAnattÄ \;has drawn praise from prominent authors and reviewers:
\n&ldquo\;Schauch writes about liberation&mdash\;not through escape but through intimacy with life as it is.&rdquo\; \;&mda sh\; Sharon Salzberg\, author of \;Lovingkindness
\n&ldquo\; Anatta \;is a beautiful presentation of what the Buddhists call&n bsp\;shunyata &mdash\; an ultimate Nonduality.&rdquo\; \;&mdash\; Ken Wilber\, author of \;Finding Radical Wholeness
\n&ldquo\;[Schauc h&rsquo\;s] observations are as resonant as those of Thich Nhat Hanh and P ema Chödrön.&rdquo\; \;&mdash\; BlueInk Review (starred)
\n \nMichael Schauch \;is an alpi nist and award-winning author who lives to explore the depths of nature an d the human spirit and share the beauty of connection he discovers along t he way. \; For fifteen years Michael has been a mentor and supporter o f Tibetan Buddhist youth in Kathmandu\, Nepal\, and many young members of his community in Canada. He holds an MBA from Queens University and is a m ember of the Explorers Club. \;
\n\;He and his wife Chantal make their base camp in the traditional\, \;ancestral\, and unceded t erritory of the Sḵwx̱wú\;7mesh Nation \;(Squamish\, BC)\ , nestled in the rugged Coast Mountains and temperate \;rainforests of the Pacific Northwest.
\n\;To learn more\, visit \;www.mic haelschauch.com/anatta
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