A “Mana” invitation for 2014 (including 25 Jan 2014)
January 13, 2014
There is something so special about a new year and the sense of promise and renewal that comes with it. Many of you seem to
Commentary
This includes a large range of talks given at a variety of locations and venues, collections and immersions from retreats and workshops, guided meditations, social media, interviews and other related conversations.
Christmas wishes from Stephanie Dowrick
December 23, 2013
Wishing joy and peace to each of you. Wishing peace to our world and happiness for all. Thank you for another year of sharing Universal
Universal Heart Newsletter – Christmas news & greetings
December 12, 2013
Dear Universal Heart Networkers What a joy it is once again to send you the warmest of Christmas and New Year greetings. Some of you
Heavenly CD available by mail order
December 9, 2013
“An immensely rare and beautiful treat: sacred words and music.” Calming, enriching, transformative,”Heavenly” is an exquisite CD of sacred words from universal sources read by
Breathe into this precious moment
November 25, 2013
What a beautiful image to accompany one of the simplest yet so powerful prayers from my new book, Heaven on Earth. It gives me such
MUSIC & WORDS OF THE HEAVENS: 23 November 2013, 7.30pm with Kim Cunio & world music ensemble & Stephanie Dowrick
November 11, 2013
Rumi: “We have fallen into the place where everything is music.“ Whether from East or West, music can at its most sublime truly be “of
Universal Heart Newsletter – Heaven on Earth publication
October 19, 2013
Publication of Heaven on Earth * New bookstore link: free postage * “Heavenly”: Special concert announcement for 23 November 2013 * Interfaith service, Sydney, this
Dr Stephanie Dowrick speaks on peace (and the Four Noble Truths)
September 25, 2013
This talk, from the monthly (3rd Sundays, 3pm) interfaith services at Pitt Street Uniting Church in Sydney, led by Reverend Dr Stephanie Dowrick, takes us
Stephanie Dowrick on daring to write Heaven on Earth
September 25, 2013
Stephanie Dowrick is the author of many much loved books, from Running Backwards Over Sand to Seeking the Sacred and Everyday Kindness. Here she celebrates
Peace IS the way
September 21, 2013
Peacemaking in our personal lives, peacemaking globally: this is the most urgent challenge of our time. Happiness, wellbeing and safety depend on it. To consider
Calm parents, happy children
September 19, 2013
The greatest gift you will ever give your children is your loving, safe presence. And treating everyone around you – especially your partner – with interest,
Universal Heart Newsletter September 2013 (new book!)
September 11, 2013
Interfaith service, Sydney, this Sunday 15 September 2013, 3pm * Retreats – October * Visiting the Universal Heart Book Club * YouTube talks * Regular inspiration
Foreign aid benefits everyone
September 6, 2013
We all love a bargain – and are all inclined to congratulate ourselves when we find one. I certainly do…especially when it comes to my
Stephanie Dowrick thinks about work
September 3, 2013
Countless people draw on work for identity as much as income. But this can leave people feeling immensely vulnerable to others’ decisions and whims. Far
Two very special (and different) October retreats
August 8, 2013
Dear Network friends Today I am writing to share news of the two retreats that I am delighted to be offering in October. The longer,
Stephanie Dowrick encourages you to grow braver in spirit
August 8, 2013
Please enjoy this short, heartfelt talk from Dr Stephanie Dowrick on what it means to “grow in spirit” even and sometimes especially when your circumstances
A teaching from Sufi master, Hazrat Inayat Khan
July 30, 2013
“If one saw that underlying thread that connects all religions, one would see that all religion is one, as truth is one, as life is
Universal Heart Newsletter & Book Club, July 2013
July 19, 2013
Interfaith service, Sydney, this Sunday 21 July 2013, 3pm * A year in the life of the Universal Heart Book Club * Visiting Mudgee Readers’ Festival?
What could “Christianity” mean to you? A review of Francis Spufford’s Unapologetic
July 10, 2013
Francis Spufford’s Unaplogetic is quite unlike any other book I’ve read on the contemporary experience of being Christian and I cannot recommend it too highly.
Stephanie Dowrick on the power of living thankfully
July 10, 2013
Dr Stephanie Dowrick begins this powerful talk on thanksgiving and living fully as well as “thankfully” by quoting Mahatma Gandhi on what we share: our
Stephanie Dowrick offers “messages of love”
June 12, 2013
In this short video talk, you can hear Dr Stephanie Dowrick giving the Sunday “sermon” at Pitt Street Uniting Church in Sydney. She uses her
Universal Heart Newsletter & Book Club June 2013
June 10, 2013
Dear Universal Heart friends “Beauty of spirit is contagious” * Interfaith service, Sydney, Sunday 16 June, 3pm – celebrating 7 years of services * Links
Stephanie Dowrick speaks on wisdom and humility
May 26, 2013
This short talk on wisdom – and its relevance in contemporary life – by Dr Stephanie Dowrick begins with a famous teaching from the Wisdom
Stephanie Dowrick speaks on Forgiveness
May 22, 2013
Stephanie Dowrick is the author, among other books, of Forgiveness and Other Acts of Love. This talk on the vital theme of forgiveness was recorded