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Join local author, alpinist, and Buddhist practitioner Michael Schauch for a reading, grounding meditation, and conversation about his new book, Anattā: Heart of Wisdom (Hohm Press).
Blending contemplative essays and poetry from his journeys in the mountains, the book explores anattā, the Buddhist teaching of "non-self," and what it can offer in challenging times: a way of loosening our grip on who we think we are and finding steady ground… and that by first resolving conflict within ourselves, we will improve our relationships with others.
The 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… and bring your questions for discussion.
Anattā has drawn praise from prominent authors and reviewers:
“Schauch writes about liberation—not through escape but through intimacy with life as it is.” — Sharon Salzberg, author of Lovingkindness
“Anatta is a beautiful presentation of what the Buddhists call shunyata — an ultimate Nonduality.” — Ken Wilber, author of Finding Radical Wholeness
“[Schauch’s] observations are as resonant as those of Thich Nhat Hanh and Pema Chödrön.” — BlueInk Review (starred)
Michael Schauch is an alpinist and award-winning author who lives to explore the depths of nature and the human spirit and share the beauty of connection he discovers along the way. For fifteen years Michael has been a mentor and supporter of 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 member of the Explorers Club.
He and his wife Chantal make their base camp in the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Nation (Squamish, BC), nestled in the rugged Coast Mountains and temperate rainforests of the Pacific Northwest.
To learn more, visit www.michaelschauch.com/anatta
Conveniently located downtown, the Squamish Public Library has a large meeting room, quiet study spaces, an outdoor pickup window, and an art gallery.