Rick Heller

Rick is the author of the book Secular Meditation (New World Library, 2015) and leads meditations for the Spiritual Naturalists. He received a master's degree in journalism from Boston University and also hold degrees from Harvard and MIT. His writing has appeared in Free Inquiry, UUWorld, Tikkun, Buddhadharma, the Boston Globe, and Lowell Sun. His fiction has appeared in Fantasy & Science Fiction magazine.

Mindfulness of Trees

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What began as an attempt to find a boring bedtime read turned into an unexpected journey of discovery about the hidden patterns and behaviors of trees. Inspired to look more closely, the author reveals how mindful observation can transform even the most ordinary walk into a fascinating exploration of nature.

Love Naturally

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“Love they neighbor as thyself” is one of the finer sentiments contained in the Bible. But it’s not commonly practiced. Rick Heller explains how Buddhists cultivate it…