NEW START TIME! "The Miracle of Mindfulness" - Thich Nhat Hanh, Part I

This meeting of Tampa Stoics is IN-PERSON at The Skills Center (5107 N 22nd St, Tampa, FL 33610). We will have a private room.

This is the first meeting of our series covering "The Miracle of Mindfulness" by Thich Nhat Hanh. The author has written many books on Buddhism and is knows as the "father of mindfulness". In this book he offers gentle anecdotes and practical exercises as a means of learning the skills of mindfulness - being awake and fully aware. From washing the dishes to answering the phone to peeling an orange, he reminds us that each moment holds within it an opportunity to work toward greater self-understanding and peacefulness.

This meeting will cover the first four chapters of the book:
- One: The Essential Discipline
- Two: The Miracle is to Walk on Earth
- Three: A Day of Mindfulness
- Four: The Pebble

Reading Material - "The Miracle of Mindfulness" - Thich Nhat Hanh

Book on Amazon - https://a.co/d/3yoMCXk

Meeting Venue

The Skills Center - 5107 N 22nd St, Tampa, FL 33610. It is south of Hillsborough Avenue on 22nd Street in Tampa. Parking can be accessed from McBerry Street or 22nd Street. There is no food or drink at the venue, you can bring one if you choose, but we must be good guests and clean up after ourselves. Thank you!

In general, Stoicism teaches us how to handle difficult people and events, how to avoid anger and worry, and overall to use moderation in all aspects of our lives. We will discuss how Stoic practice can lead to a meaningful and fulfilling life.

Our group enjoys open-minded, respectful conversations on Stoicism and how it relates to science, culture, philosophy, other belief systems, and pop culture (books and movies). If we differ in our opinions, then "we agree to disagree". The long-term goal is to improve our minds via group discussions. Our group does NOT discuss religion or politics.

This event is free and open to the public.