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Mindful Bedtime Reading – ‘The Art of Living’ Thich Nhat Hanh

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August 2 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Wednesday August 2, 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm
This is an online event only
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Mindful Bedtime Reading: ‘The Art of Living’ by Thich Nhat Hanh

Wednesday evenings 8-9pm over 9 weeks, from 2 August – 27 September 2023 (on Zoom)

Join a reading group with a difference… Mindful Bedtime Reading – live online via Zoom.

We will be reading and exploring the wonderful (and timely) ‘The Art of Living’ by Thich Nhat Hanh. When you register you will receive the zoom link to attend. This is a recurring meeting every Wednesday @ 8pm from 2nd Aug – 27th Sept 2023.

Attend them all or drop in when you can, everyone is welcome! A brief re-cap is shared via email after each session.

About the book: The Art of Living by Thich Nhat Hanh

Back cover: How should we live? In troubled times, there is an urgency to understand ourselves and the world. Thich Nhat Hanh, one of today’s most revered spiritual leaders, answers some of life’s deepest questions to reveal a new way of experiencing happiness and freedom. Showing us how to live a more peaceful and active life, he enables us to face ageing and dying with curiosity and joy.

Timeless and inspiring prose, The Art of Living is a unique blueprint for modern life.

Reserve a copy of the book through the library catalogue (we have extras) or buy your own from your favourite book supplier (9781846045097).

Any questions please contact Angie on 65818755, angie.hazelton-kelly@pmhc.nsw.gov.au

Or Kate Forrest on 0437 509 195, thisabundantlife108@gmail.com

 

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