Name: Book Launch for Anattā: Heart of Wisdom by Michael Schauch
Start: 2026-09-23T18:30:00-07:00
End: 2026-09-23T20:30:00-07:00
Location: Brackendale Art Gallery

Book Launch for Anattā: Heart of Wisdom by Michael Schauch

Brackendale Art Gallery

Join Squamish-based alpinist and award-winning author Michael Schauch for the launch of his new book, Anattā: Heart of Wisdom (Hohm Press)

<blockquote> </blockquote>The evening will feature readings from the book, conversation and audience Q&amp;A, live music from local group <a href="https://www.riverbankroses.ca" title="https://www.riverbankroses.ca" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Riverbank Roses</a>, and a book signing.About the Book“Schauch writes about liberation—not through escape but through intimacy with life as it is.” —Sharon Salzberg***In 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.In 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?Anatta—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.By 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.***This book is a ‘sword of light’ for those ready to cut through the illusion of separateness and come home.” —Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo“Ultimately, Anattā feels like shelter in challenging times.” —Bernadette McDonaldMore information on the book and pre-order links are available at <a href="https:// michaelschauch.com/anatta" title="https:// michaelschauch.com/anatta" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">michaelschauch.com/anatta</a>. Event Details· What: Book launch for Anattā: Heart of Wisdom by Michael Schauch· When: Wednesday, September 23, 6:30–8:30 pm· Where: Brackendale Art Gallery, Squamish· Cost: Free event (RSVP required; tickets limited)· Features: Author readings, conversation and Q&amp;A, live music by Riverbank Roses, and book signing. We are thrilled that local bookstore Gather Books will be on site for book sales.Detailed Agenda6:30 pm Music, mingling and book signing7:00 pm Book Readings and conversation incl. audience Q&amp;A8:00 pm Music, mingling and book signing8:30 pm Wrap up

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