The Hearth Foundation
The Hearth Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting home based spiritual practice through
information sharing and community building. Hearth Foundation was established in the summer of 2006. It was a gift
from Irving Kramer, a corporate attorney specializing in non-profits, to his daughter Jacqueline. We are committed to
support the creation of a kinder, more mindful world by quietly expanding love and wisdom one household at a time. We
offer online lay Buddhist practice classes, a list of conscious parenting and homemaking resources, a place to connect
with other like minded parents and a monthly newsletter. Although the orientation of the classes is Buddhist, we honor
all Wisdom traditions.
The Hearth Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting home based spiritual practice through
information sharing and community building. Hearth Foundation was established in the summer of 2006. It was a gift
from Irving Kramer, a corporate attorney specializing in non-profits, to his daughter Jacqueline. We are committed to
support the creation of a kinder, more mindful world by quietly expanding love and wisdom one household at a time. We
offer online lay Buddhist practice classes, a list of conscious parenting and homemaking resources, a place to connect
with other like minded parents and a monthly newsletter. Although the orientation of the classes is Buddhist, we honor
all Wisdom traditions.
Jacqueline Kramer
Jacqueline Kramer is the director of the Hearth Foundation. She has been studying and practicing Theravadin Buddhism for 30
years, is a Religious Science Practitioner and student of the world’s wisdom traditions. Her root teacher was Annagarika Dhamma
Dinna who taught in the Sri Lankan tradition. She also studied with Ven. Ananda Maitreya, Achan Sobin Namto, Ven. Punnaji
Mahathera and Ayya Khema. Her work with mothering and homemaking came out of an insight she had one afternoon while out in
her back yard. As she looked into the eyes of the neighbor's cow she had an experience of unity and love for the planet and the
desire to help protect the planet for her newborn daughter and all other beings. She realized this was her life’s purpose.
Jacqueline writes our weekly newsletter, books on mothering as a spiritual practice and has created online lay Buddhist practice
classes which she offers, as is the Buddhist tradition, at no cost. She is a mother, grandmother, daughter, sister and friend.
Jacqueline Kramer is the director of the Hearth Foundation. She has been studying and practicing Theravadin Buddhism for 30
years, is a Religious Science Practitioner and student of the world’s wisdom traditions. Her root teacher was Annagarika Dhamma
Dinna who taught in the Sri Lankan tradition. She also studied with Ven. Ananda Maitreya, Achan Sobin Namto, Ven. Punnaji
Mahathera and Ayya Khema. Her work with mothering and homemaking came out of an insight she had one afternoon while out in
her back yard. As she looked into the eyes of the neighbor's cow she had an experience of unity and love for the planet and the
desire to help protect the planet for her newborn daughter and all other beings. She realized this was her life’s purpose.
Jacqueline writes our weekly newsletter, books on mothering as a spiritual practice and has created online lay Buddhist practice
classes which she offers, as is the Buddhist tradition, at no cost. She is a mother, grandmother, daughter, sister and friend.
| Hearth Foundation operates on your donations. If you have received benefit from our work and would like to express your gratitude, please send a tax-deductible check to: Hearth Foundation PO Box 37 El Verano, CA 95433 USA |
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| Wendy Myers Wendy is the webmaster for the Hearth Foundation. As a member of Jacqueline's very first class, Wendy has remained committed not only to the continuance of her studies with the Hearth Foundation, but also to its mission. Wendy received her Bachelors degree in Management Science and Economics from Lycoming College. She does websites as a hobby and is in the process of remodeling their home to open as a bed and breakfast. Wendy is married to her perfect mate and they have two wonderful children. Heather Thornton Heather is the class registrar for the Hearth Foundation and loves her job connecting with moms all over the world. She has said that reading Buddha Mom was a life altering experience. Heather was a member of the first class Jacqueline offered and has remained at the Hearth Foundation to help others on their path and to try to give back to the teacher and the sangha that has given her so many blessings. She currently lives in Texas with her loving husband and child. Heather left her business career eight years ago to raise and homeschool their wonderful son and finds joy in each day. Destiny Masters Destiny handles community outreach for the Hearth Foundation. Aleesha Stevenson Aleesha is the editor of the Hearth Foundation newsletter. Aleesha is the Publisher of Timeless Spirit Magazine. She's a Raw-Vegan, Reiki Master Teacher, homeschooling mama and life partner to her husband David. Aleesha began her journey into Self over 20 years ago and loves where her journey takes her. |
