Buddhist BookClub: Thich Nhat Hanh's 'Anger'

Bridgeen is a pioneer of mindfulness and mindful self-compassion classes for the general public in Northern Ireland. She has a Masters in Mindfulness Based Approaches (Msc) from Bangor University, Wales. She is an accredited and trainedMindful Self-Compassion (MSC) Teacher, a qualified yoga teacher (YFNI), Reiki Master and a lover of the slow down movement. You can watch her 2014 TEDx talkhere.Bridgeen follows all the good practice guidelines for mindfulness teachers. She is also a member of theBritish Association for Mindfulness-Based Approaches (BAMBA)and theMindfulness Teachers Network Ireland(MTAI). Bridgeen is also a qualified mindfulness supervisor, please email her if you are a mindfulness teacher and would like supervision mindfulmind@outlook.com.A proud member of Thich Nhat Hanh'sOrder of Interbeingwith the dharma name: True Profound Happiness. Bridgeen has studied extensively with the internationalPlum Villagemindfulness community since first visiting in July 2005.Bridgeen has beenCentra's Mindfulness Ambassador since 2017 and an associate trainer for the HSC. She lead theAction for Happinesscourse 'Exploring What Matters' a first for Northern Ireland, in summer 2018.Bridgeen has been featured in the local media numerous times with TV, Radio and Newspaper articles – these can be found on herwebsite here.Bridgeen has an MBA and a BSc in Communications, Advertising and Marketing. Bridgeen's foray into the holistic business began in 2005 when she began teaching yoga.  Immeasurable Minds was originally a part-time business but she gave up her Civil Service job and went full-time in January 2014. She got married in 2017 and added Kaya to her surname to honour her lovely husband.During the COVID-19 lockdown Bridgeen rose to the challenge to support people through the challenging circumstances. She offered FREE twice daily meditations via zoom and created Corona Jackanory Stories on theImmeasurable Minds YouTube channeland added many FREE meditations to herInsight Timer Channel.Her personal motto is "There's no need to run, strive or struggle: just be.'

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Let's dive into Thich Nhat Hanh's 'Anger: Buddhist Wisdom for Cooling the flames' together in our 11 week book club.

Welcome to the Buddhist Book Club! In this course, we will dive into Thich Nhat Hanh's 'Anger: Buddhist Wisdom for Cooling the Flames'. Join us online for a thoughtful discussion on how to embrace and transform anger through mindfulness and compassion. Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or new to Buddhism, this event is open to all who seek to explore the teachings of this renowned Zen master. Let's come together to learn, share, and grow on our life journey. Each 2hour class includes a half hour meditation.Speaking about this new book club offering, Bridgeen said:"It's great to come back to the wisdom of Thay and Plum Village Tradition with this very important book. Over the years leading my meditation classes and Buddhist Book Club, anger has been an often discussed topic. Anger is a natural, often justified human emotion, but the thing is that we all need some help, support, and guidance in handling it, so it doesn't become the destructive and dangerous energy that it can be. There is no one better than the father of mindfulness, Thich Nhat Hanh to guide us. I'm so grateful to have this opportunity to study and practice this very special book."This is an 11-week course every Tuesday 7.30-9.30pm from Tuesday 10 September to Tuesday 19 November via zoom.You need to purchase your own copy of the book (in any format).There are some prerequisites.1. You must already be familiar with basic mindfulness and meditation practices and ideally have completed a 6 or 8-week mindfulness course with a teacher.2. You must be able to use Zoom and 'Whats App'. All course communication is via a group 'Whats App'.Please read to the end of Chapter 1, in preparation for the first night. We will read a couple of chapters a week. A timetable of reading will be issued via the What's App group. Please note that there is a commitment to read the book each week.Payment of the course fee is also accepted via Paypal.This is a 3-month course; you can pay in installments until the start of the course on 10 September 2024. A full course fee is required by the first night. Thank you.Please email Bridgeen at mindfulmind@outlook.com if you have any questions.This is what the people who completed the Inner Child Buddhist Book Club said about their experience of the classes:"The fact that this is a zoom class does not take away from the feeling of connection with others. It has really improved my mental well-being- I’d highly recommend it to anyone.""Bridgeen in her bookclub’s creates a space for people to learn experientially what cannot be taught.""The book club isn’t just an opportunity to explore the teachings from the book but it is an opportunity to connect with like minded people who you can call your friends!""Being part of Bridgeen’s Buddhist Bookclub has been a truly wonderful experience, I have found it to be a very supportive environment for learning and sharing. The teachings within are truly transformative and it’s been amazing to have the opportunity to study some of the Buddhist teachings in greater depth. Have met some wonderful human beings along the way!""The support and insights of the group members are what transform the reading of these books into an invaluable life lesson.""..gr8 group and gr8 teacher..""The Buddhist Bookclub had been one of the most life changing experiences I've ever had. Both books reviewed have not only helped me to change my perspective on life but they've also helped me to live a calmer, peaceful life, which has helped me to exude presence. That is the best gift that anyone could give you. Thank you Bridgeen.""Wonderful, relaxed way access Buddhist teachings maintain your meditation practice.""I really recommend this book club. It's great to share views about the book which I may not have thought of myself. It's good to connect with people who want to work on themselves and I really enjoyed the meditation every week.""The bookclub has given me the structure I need to read the book, and I have learnt so much from sharing within the group. It has helped me understand the many benefits of mindfulness, not just for me but for everyone I interact with.""Sharing and developing a new insight is a unique approach to self development.""The bookclubs are an amazing, safe environment to read, listen, share and discuss all aspects of the book and feel and know the wisdom, support, energy and wisdom of the group. An amazing experience for nurturing the practice and inner contentment, compassion, joy and growth.""Exceptionally professional, experienced, present and kind, Bridgeen’s leading of the group creates an oasis with nourishment for my personal development. Thank you 😊.""I have found the book club to be an absolute brilliant experience. I have learnt so much and gained great healing. I can't thank you enough xx" Bridgeen's first Buddhist book club started last November 2021 with 'the heart of the Buddha's teaching'. It was a great success with 14 attendees who really enjoyed the opportunity to study the book together. This is what they said:"BBBC was a transformative experience which has helped me to become more mindful in so many unexpected ways. Bridgeen holds such a loving space for you to explore the inner workings of your mind and improve your mindful practices. This is such a worthy club which truly enriches your life experience. I would recommend it to everyone.""A wonderful way to come to these teachings.""Bridgeen is an amazing person with a wealth of information which I am so lucky to have shared with her since beginning of lockdown. Much Gratitude to you Bridgeen x""A perfect book to start with, wonderful open and insightful online community, feel good factor. Bridgeen is an uplifting' fun and wise facilitator/leader :)""Learning, meditation, discussion connecting with others. What is not to love.""Bridgeen's Buddhist bookclub is a truly wonderful thing! An opportunity to delve a little deeper into the Buddhist teachings. Having the opportunity to share thoughts and experiences with a group of like minded practitioners has been both enlightening and uplifting and I am looking forward to the next chapter! Namaste🙏""An opportunity to learn with like minded people.""Expand your dharma with like minded people, its all good. :-)""There is nothing like active shared learning to transform our emotions.""Very helpful to read as a group. Being read sections also helped make points clearer. Sometimes hearing it read made it just click in my understanding. I also was comfortable not fully understanding, my need for learning and understanding became clear. I never felt this was a negative in fact the group supported me to accept that and enjoy the process of learning. Smaller groups also a nice way to get to know each other and to hear each other. It gave an opportunity to deepen the discussion and I felt it lead to an even deeper discussion afterward. The meditations were a great way to start and overall the experience and learning has been a very nice way to spend a winter evening."Refunds are not available. Thanks for your understanding.

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