Join Brother Phap Luu, co-author of Hiking Zen: Train Your Mind in Nature, for a mindful walk followed by book signing and reading at The Book Catapult in South Park on April 4th.
April 4 / 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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DonateJoin Brother Phap Luu, co-author of the bestselling Hiking Zen: Train Your Mind in Nature, for a mindful walk followed by book signing and reading at the independent bookstore, The Book Catapult, located in South Park San Diego.
Saturday April 4, 2026
5:00pm to 8:00pm PDT
This special event offers a chance to slow down, connect with the present moment, and experience the healing power of mindful walking.
This event will begin with a walking meditation lead by Brother Phap Luu through South Park, followed by a reception and book signing in the shop.
Please note: this is a ticketed event.
Tickets are $18.95 and include a copy of the book Hiking Zen plus a spot on the meditation walk with Brother Phap Luu. The meditation walk will be about an hour, followed by further discussion & Q&A in-store plus a book signing with Brother Phap Luu.
Please contact the shop for any questions: info@thebookcatapult.com or 619-795-3780.
Whether you’re new to mindfulness or a longtime practitioner, this gathering will be an opportunity to nourish body and mind in a supportive community. We look forward to sharing this mindful journey with you.
A mobile monastery to stick in your pack whenever you go out on the trail, this book by veteran hikers and Buddhist monks Phap Luu and Phap Xa offers mindfulness practices to explore as you walk to generate inner and outer peace.
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