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Berkeley Author Scott Snibbe to Speak at Mt. Diablo Village Event
Scott Snibbe, author of "How to Train a Happy Mind: A Skeptic's Path to Enlightenment" to speak in Walnut Creek on Friday, Nov. 7 at 11 am.
Mt. Diablo Village is pleased to announce a special event featuring Berkeley author Scott Snibbe, whose acclaimed book, How to Train a Happy Mind: A Skeptic's Path to Enlightenment has inspired readers worldwide to explore happiness and mindfulness through a secular, practical lens.
Join us on Friday, November 7 at 11 a.m. at Hillside Covenant Church, 2060 Magnolia Way, Walnut Creek, where Snibbe will share his personal journey from skeptic to practitioner, revealing how anyone can cultivate positive thoughts and greater inner peace through simple mindset shifts. Expect an uplifting and thought-provoking talk that blends science, philosophy, and humor—offering tools to bring more happiness and calm into everyday life.
The event is free. Click here to register.
The following week, Friday, November 14 at 11 a.m., Snibbe returns to Hillside Covenant Church to lead a guided meditation session. Whether you’re new to meditation or looking to deepen your practice, you’ll learn accessible techniques to quiet the mind, reduce stress, and open the door to a more positive and fulfilling life.
Click here to register and start the journey to training your own happy mind.
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About Mt. Diablo Village
Mt. Diablo Village is a grassroots nonprofit organization reimagining aging in Walnut Creek. It’s a vibrant community where seniors stay connected, engaged, and independent while continuing to find purpose and joy in life. The Village fosters social connections, volunteerism, lifelong learning, and mutual support—because healthy, active seniors are a vital part of the community they love. Follow us on Facebook.
About Scott Snibbe
Scott Snibbe has been a Tibetan Buddhist practitioner for 25 years and dedicates much of his time to teaching meditation through A Skeptic’s Path to Enlightenment, a nonprofit offering secular Buddhist meditation classes and the popular How to Train a Happy Mind podcast. His 2024 book, How to Train a Happy Mind, includes a foreword by His Holiness the Dalai Lama.
Learn more at www.snibbe.com.
