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Website: www.losangelesstoics.com
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Discord invite link: https://discord.gg/pFJWuTDe9X
This is a group dedicated to reading and talking about Stoicism — philosophical works by all Stoics from Antiquity to Modernity. The readings for each meeting and the pace at which we do them are dictated by the group; the discussions are primarily 'socratic;' and the atmosphere aims to be very comfortable and welcoming. We are currently meeting both IN-PERSON (in a beautiful L.A. park) and ONLINE (via Discord).
These monthly "Get-Togethers" are centered around a theme or topic that attendees can discuss casually with each other. They usually occur every third Saturday at 9:00-11:00 a.m. in person—outside in one of L.A.'s fine parks. The goal of these meetings is community-building and growth through an open-minded exchange of ideas.
This month's topic is TBD. Message Justin here or via email or on Discord if you have suggestions for future topics.
See you then!
—Justin K. (justin@lastoics.com)
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Meditations (Marcus RG)Link visible for attendees
The "Marcus Aurelius Reading Group" (Marcus RG) meets every Sunday evening at 6-7 p.m.
The meetings usually start with a brief chat among the attendees. Then one or two volunteers will read an entry from Marcus Aurelius’ Meditations translated by Robin Waterfield [https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/marcus-aurelius/meditations/9781541673861/?lens=basic-books]. Other translations may be consulted. Then we share our impressions: What did Marcus mean? Do we agree? Why or why not? And, of course, how may Marcus’ insights help us in our everyday lives? We may read more than one entry per meeting depending on time.
There is no need to prepare or read in advance; the attendees will take turns reading passages out loud and then sharing their thoughts on them.
MEETING ON DISCORD
If you have not already joined the group on Discord, create an account through their website (https://discord.com/) and download the Discord app (on your phone, tablet, or computer). Then use this join link for the group server: https://discord.gg/pFJWuTDe9X. Once you've joined, navigate to the "marcus-rg" voice channel when the time comes and give Discord permission to use your microphone and camera. - Tranquility of the Mind PART 2 (Seneca RG)Link visible for attendees
The “Seneca Reading Group” meets every SECOND and FOURTH Thursday of the month at 7:00-8:00 p.m. PT. Our goal as always is to (A) understand what Seneca is saying, (B) critique it, and (C) explore the implications it has for our personal practice.
The group is currently going through Seneca’s On the Tranquility of the Mind translated by Elaine Fantham (2014), which discusses how to maintain tranquility and make moral progress while staying active in your community. (https://press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/book/chicago/H/bo5759240.html).
The upcoming meeting will be on SECTIONS 6-17 of the essay. Please do as much reading as you can in advance of the meeting in order to get the most out of the discussion. Let Justin know if you need a PDF of the reading.
NOTE ON DISCORD
If you have not already joined the group on Discord, create an account through their website (https://discord.com/) and download the Discord app (on your phone, tablet, or computer). Then use this link to join the group's server: https://discord.gg/pFJWuTDe9X. Once you've joined, navigate to the "seneca-rg" voice channel when the time comes and give Discord permission to use your microphone and camera. - Meditations (Marcus RG)Link visible for attendees
The "Marcus Aurelius Reading Group" (Marcus RG) meets every Sunday evening at 6-7 p.m.
The meetings usually start with a brief chat among the attendees. Then one or two volunteers will read an entry from Marcus Aurelius’ Meditations translated by Robin Waterfield [https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/marcus-aurelius/meditations/9781541673861/?lens=basic-books]. Other translations may be consulted. Then we share our impressions: What did Marcus mean? Do we agree? Why or why not? And, of course, how may Marcus’ insights help us in our everyday lives? We may read more than one entry per meeting depending on time.
There is no need to prepare or read in advance; the attendees will take turns reading passages out loud and then sharing their thoughts on them.
MEETING ON DISCORD
If you have not already joined the group on Discord, create an account through their website (https://discord.com/) and download the Discord app (on your phone, tablet, or computer). Then use this join link for the group server: https://discord.gg/pFJWuTDe9X. Once you've joined, navigate to the "marcus-rg" voice channel when the time comes and give Discord permission to use your microphone and camera. - Stoic Get-Together (Apr. 2025)Lewis MacAdams Riverfront Park (formerly Marsh Park), Los Angeles, CA
These monthly "Get-Togethers" are centered around a theme or topic that attendees can discuss casually with each other. They usually occur every third Saturday at 9:00-11:00 a.m. in person—outside in one of L.A.'s fine parks. The goal of these meetings is community-building and growth through an open-minded exchange of ideas.
This month's topic is TBD. Message Justin here or via email or on Discord if you have suggestions for future topics.
See you then!
—Justin K. (justin@lastoics.com)
