The “How To” Mindfulness Essentials Series by Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh will introduce beginners and remind seasoned practitioners of the essentials of mindfulness practice. The books are pocket-sized with bold drawings by California artist Jason DeAntonis, each in a different highlight color. The books provide explicit, simple directions for carrying out everyday activities with the focused awareness of mindful attention.

In this 4 part series, we will explore three of these books: How to Love, How to Connect, How to Relax.

Every title in the series has appeared on each of the regional independent bestseller lists, and individual titles have appeared on The New York Times extended list, the NPR bestseller list, and others. The popular blog Brain Pickings has featured How to Love on its landing page for months, among Maria Popova's "favorite reads." She writes, "Hanh delivers distilled infusions of clarity, using elementary language and metaphor to address the most elemental concerns of the soul."

GSO Learning Circles provides free courses to the Greensboro community through the online learning program Peer to Peer University. Course material will be presented with a facilitator to provide assistance, but there will be no teacher or expert. We learn together. Circles are based on peer learning, community and equity for creative and sustainable learning communities. This project was originally funded through a grant from UNCG Communication Department to create resilient communities.

You may register via Zoom for this program. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.