{"product_id":"book-launch-for-anatta-heart-of-wisdom-by-michael-schauch","title":"Book Launch for Anattā: Heart of Wisdom by Michael Schauch","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"StructuredModuleRenderer-module-scss-module__Qv95HW__structuredContent StructuredModuleRenderer-module-scss-module__Qv95HW__text\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWe'll be there with books!  Join Gather Bookshop at the launch of Anattā: Heart of Wisdom.  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlease register for the event on the author's page \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.ca\/e\/book-launch-for-anatta-heart-of-wisdom-by-michael-schauch-tickets-1998391915013?aff=ebdssbdestsearch\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoin Squamish-based alpinist and award-winning author Michael Schauch for the launch of his new book, Anattā: Heart of Wisdom (Holm Press)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"StructuredModuleRenderer-module-scss-module__Qv95HW__structuredContent StructuredModuleRenderer-module-scss-module__Qv95HW__text\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe evening will feature readings from the book, conversation and audience Q\u0026amp;A, live music from local group \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.riverbankroses.ca\/\" title=\"https:\/\/www.riverbankroses.ca\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRiverbank Roses\u003c\/a\u003e, and a book signing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the spirit of The Snow Leopard by Peter Matthiessen comes a series of contemplative essays and poetry that restore our connection to each other and ourselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Anatta: Heart of Wisdom, award-winning author, alpinist, and Buddhist practitioner Michael Schauch brings us to places where stories reign: among bones nestled in crystal-lined sky caves, in villages atop the high Himalaya, and within the warmth of a backyard campfire. Our stories are vehicles for our memories, individual identities, and shared cultures...but can we connect to an older story, one that transcends time and the barriers between us?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnatta—the Buddhist idea of “non-self,” or non-attachment to permanence—is a necessary antidote to our uncertain times. Schauch demonstrates that by immersing ourselves in the wonders of nature, we can ignite an ancient connection and deep loving-kindness. He shows that the way to resolve conflicts with others is to first resolve conflicts within ourselves—an essential practice in an age of increasing war and polarization.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy weaving tales of the metaphysical with Buddhist ways of seeing, and with refreshing bursts of humour and grace, Schauch reconnects us to the beauty of everyday life—the stories that connect us across time and place, and the primordial way back to the heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e***\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is a ‘sword of light’ for those ready to cut through the illusion of separateness and come home.” \u003cstrong\u003e—Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Ultimately, Anattā feels like shelter in challenging times.” \u003cstrong\u003e—Bernadette McDonald\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore information on the book and pre-order links are available at \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/%20michaelschauch.com\/anatta\" title=\"https:\/\/ michaelschauch.com\/anatta\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emichaelschauch.com\/anatta\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvent Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e· What: Book launch for Anattā: Heart of Wisdom by Michael Schauch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e· When: Wednesday, September 23, 6:30–8:30 pm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e· Where: Brackendale Art Gallery, Squamish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e· Cost: Free event (RSVP required; tickets limited)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e· Features: Author readings, conversation and Q\u0026amp;A, live music by Riverbank Roses, and book signing. We are thrilled that local bookstore Gather Books will be on site for book sales.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetailed Agenda\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6:30 pm Music, mingling and book signing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7:00 pm Book Readings and conversation incl. audience Q\u0026amp;A\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8:00 pm Music, mingling and book signing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8:30 pm Wrap up\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Gather Drop-In (no tickets)","offers":[{"title":"General Admission","offer_id":49983174770930,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0541\/2713\/2865\/files\/image_a5fd32b3-a173-4169-a374-cbd34b218edb.jpg?v=1787705034","url":"https:\/\/gatherbookshop.com\/products\/book-launch-for-anatta-heart-of-wisdom-by-michael-schauch","provider":"Gather Books \u0026 Lovely Things","version":"1.0","type":"link"}