Ask the Author: Bern Callahan
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Bern Callahan
Red Pine's "The Heart Sutra" + Sebastian Junger's "Freedom"
Bern Callahan
Red Pine's "The Heart Sutra" + Sebastian Junger's "Freedom"
Bern Callahan
My life plot intersects Umberto Eco's "The Name of the Rose" and 1941 John Huston Movie, "The Maltese Falcon"
Bern Callahan
The idea for the book developed from a series of weekend seminars that I lead on meditation.
Bern Callahan
I remember my teachers and lovers, and then I think of someone I'd like to speak with, a message or a story I'd like to share. Then I write from my heart.
Bern Callahan
My 2nd novel (Working title: "Shamrock: Brigid, Patrick, and the Dawn of Celtic Christianity") is in the process of being published.
My 3rd novel (Working title: "White Lotus") is being edited
My 3rd non-fiction book about meditation: "Training the Heart" is 70% written
My 3rd novel (Working title: "White Lotus") is being edited
My 3rd non-fiction book about meditation: "Training the Heart" is 70% written
Bern Callahan
Write at least 6 days of the week, even if you hate what you write. And read, "Turning Pro" and "The War of Art" by Steven Pressfield
Bern Callahan
I spend lots of my days with characters (fictional or real) and ideas that I love.
Bern Callahan
I meditate, drink strong coffee, and remember my inspiration.
Bern Callahan
I wake up the same person as I was yesterday. Familiarity slowly crushes me to death.
Bern Callahan
the kingdom of Uddyana, late 8th century, to meet the fabled meditation master and magician, the White Lotus (Padma Karpo)
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