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‘Subtle, gentle, sexually universal’
 
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You can choose from more than a million books sourced through this on-line bookshop.  This includes all of Stephanie’s books as well as a range of thoughtful books that Stephanie personally recommends.

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Interfaith Services

Interfaith in Sydney

Monthly services with Stephanie Dowrick

at Pitt Street Uniting Church, 264 Pitt Street, Sydney 2000 (near Park Street)

Next Interfaith service, Sunday 19 July 2009, 3pm

Weekly meditation, Wednesdays, 6-6.45pm: Pitt Street Uniting Church

All welcome. "The radiance that is neither East nor West comes from a single moon."  Rumi


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New edition of Choosing Happiness out now

Choosing Happiness: Life & Soul Essentials

No. 1 Australian bestseller

"In an era of inauthenticity, Dowrick is a godsend. Her gift is the ability to write in a manner that genuinely enriches and changes lives. Choosing Happiness is a glorious book - both in intent and in scope. In many ways it is the only book you need ever buy on happiness. Not only is it a wise and enjoyable read it is also an invaluable reference book to return to again and again.”  Nigel Marsh, author of Fat, Forty & Fired

“Written with lightness and elegance…a modern bible for the soul.”  The Age, Melbourne


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Mana Retreats, 2009

"Peace of Mind": Retreat at Mana Retreat Centre, 8-11 October 2009

A special invitation to one of the world's most beautiful retreat centres, two and half hours south of Auckland, New Zealand.

In October (8 - 11), Stephanie Dowrick will offer the first Springtime "Peace of Mind Retreat". With its emphasis on silence and shared and individual reflection, this is an exquisite opportunity to enjoy all that Mana has to offer and the particular refreshment and depth that comes from focusing on the great gifts that peace of mind brings. The days will include meditation, walks, times for guided reflection, a two-hour period of teaching with Stephanie each day, and the opportunity for questions and discussions in the gentle, accepting atmosphere so characteristic of Mana Retreat Centre.

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The Universal Heart Network
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The Universal Heart Network  is the key way that Stephanie keeps in touch with readers. Monthly newsletters let you know about events, services, publications and news.  The Network reflects the values that are at the heart of all Stephanie's books, but perhaps in a very special way in The Universal Heart, which inspired the founding of this Network.

Simultaneously we can cultivate self-love, love for others and love for life itself.  Energy and vision arise from this great trinity of experience.
The Universal Heart


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Interfaith in action

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Interfaith in action

These images taken by photographer Peter Damo show the exquisite atmosphere and experience we are collectively creating at the monthly Interfaith services in Sydney.  

We are receiving so much appreciation for the inclusiveness and depth that the services offer, and also for the exquisite music we have enjoyed from Kim Cunio and Heather Lee http://www.lotusfoot.com and from Georgia Carr http://www.heartcentre.com.au

Stephanie says, "I even want to leave the label 'interfaith' at the door!  What I am experiencing is that we are coming together without labels, drawing from deeply sacred inspirational teachings, and gaining a sense of community through authentic seeking that is really precious."

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As a peacemaker I will...

 As a peacemaker I will...

Develop peace within my own heart and mind.
See the good in myself and other people.
Give others the benefit of the doubt.
Regard life as a precious gift.
Take time to look deeply and to listen.
Practise kindness - regardless of who "deserves" it.
Take responsibility for how I affect others.
Protect the vulnerable.
Learn from my mistakes.
Speak to myself like a true friend.
Notice what I already have.
Soften my reactiveness.
Accept difference – even when it challenges me.
Extend my vision of community to embrace all living beings.
Protect the earth. Honour the earth. Cherish the earth and all its living forms.
Learn the value of silence and of thoughtful speech.
Practise the power of forgiveness.
Open the space for joy, spirit and illumination to come in.
Refuse violence as a solution to human problems - ever.
See the unity in all of life
Live as a source of peace for others - and also for myself.

Two very special organisations

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Stephanie Dowrick is proud to be an ambassador for IWDA and BCNA.


The International Women's Development Agency undertakes practical, co-operative projects in partnership with women from around the world, working for women and their families suffering poverty, ill-health and personal and gender oppression. This is a small organisation doing invaluable work among the world's most vulnerable and needy and raising awareness of why gender issues remain crucial. Stephanie is proud also to be on the current Board of IWDA. Please consider becoming a DONOR and helping women and their communities. http://www.iwda.org.au


Breast Cancer Network of Australia
- http://www.bcna.org.au - offers information and direct practical support  to breast cancer sufferers and their families and support people. BCNA also lobbies powerfully and successfully on behalf of those with breast cancer. (In the photo Stephanie is with Lyn Swinburne, founder and CEO of BCNA.) Regular free workshops are offered nationally - Stephanie takes part in many of these. They also include invaluable medical information and BCNA support.
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Site title artwork extract from painting by Kezia Dowrick
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