Emerald Coast Meditation Society

10/31/2025

Join us to continue conversation with Maurice Hunter at our virtual gathering of ECMS on Thursday, November 6, 2025, from 6:30 - 8:00 pm CST, for Part 2 of Self Love.

Maurice will take us on a deep dive into “evolfles” (self love spelled backwards), a term he uses to awaken us into recognizing self love is far more than a concept or belief. It is a truth that needs to be learned with our hearts as well as our minds.

Maurice was first inspired to explore this topic when his daughter turned 2 years old. He began writing her a letter—a timeless gift of love that could serve as a light throughout her life. Now 10 years later, after deep reflecting, living and evolving, Maurice is on the verge of publishing his book- one that began with a tender letter to his daughter that has grown into a lifelong meditation on the power of “evolfles”.

Come join us as Maurice expands on “evolfles”—an invitation to embody love from the inside out.
Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87018683894

ECMS is non-sectarian and free and welcomes meditators at all levels—beginners and advanced— as well as those who want to learn more about mindfulness meditation. We begin with a 30 minute silent meditation followed by Maurice’s talk. We allow time for questions/comments and group sharing. We end with a five minute silent meditation.

For further information about ECMS, please contact Dianne Kinsey at: Tikster12@yahoo.com

10/24/2025

Master Tran’s Dharma talk—“ Honoring our Ancestors” on the Day of Mindfulness—October 18th at the Quan Am Nam Hai Monastery.

The Dharma talk "The Practices Connecting to Ancestors” was given by Venerable Thich Thanh Dieu Giac (Master Tran) on October 18, 2025 at Quan Am Nam Hai Mon...

10/23/2025

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10/19/2025

10/19/2025

A deep bow to Master Tran and the monastery’s latest addition—a bell weighing over a ton and imported from Vietnam. Each of us had the opportunity to gong vibrations of love, peace and compassion into the world, at our 6th Day of Mindfulness! A day of pure love and peace!
Mark your calendars for Saturday, March 28, 2026 — our next day of Mindfulness, co-sponsorered by ECMS and GCCOM. ❤️

10/15/2025

Join us for our fall Day of Mindfulness on the beautiful grounds of the Quan Am Nam Hai Monastery in Panama City on Saturday, October 18, 2025 from 8:30 - 4:30. The day will be presided over by the venerable Thich Thanh Dieu Giac and is sponsored by the Emerald Coast Meditation Society and the Gulf Coast Community of Mindfulness.

If you are interested, please pre-register with Dianne Kinsey at: Tikster12@yahoo.com or text at: 401-286-7193

10/13/2025

Join us in the Zen Garden of the Destin Library tomorrow—Tuesday, October 14th at 9:00 - 10:30 AM to welcome Laura Tyree speaking on “Living a Yoga Life—It’s Simple”.

Laura is the owner of Dragonfly Yoga and Hot Yoga as well as founder of Laura Tyree Health, where she specializes in Myofascial Release therapy. Laura has been a Level Yoga Teacher since 1990, and has led yearlong teacher training and countless yoga meditation sessions.

We begin with a walking meditation led by master gardener, Velda Dougherty. Then Laura will speak on “Living a Yoga Life” followed by group sharing.

ECMS is free, non-sectarian and welcomes all of those interested in meditation and related topics.

For more information contact Dianne Kinsey: Tikster12@yahoo.com

10/06/2025

Join us in for a morning of Meditation and Yoga in the Zen garden of the Destin Library on Tuesday, October 14, 2025. Our guest speaker is Laura Tyree, owner of Dragonfly Yoga who will speak on “Living a Yoga Life—it’s Simple!”

All meditators and yogis, whether new or seasoned, are welocmed to this free event at 9:00 - 10:30 AM. We begin with a walking meditation through the serene fall garden, led by Master Gardener, Velda Dougherty. Then Laura Tyree will share insights from years of experience of teaching yoga as a way of life.

Laura Tyree’s Bio and Photograph:

Laura is the owner and director of Dragonfly Yoga, Inc. (est 2000) and Hot Yoga Om, Inc (2015), as well as founder of Laura Tyree Health (2012), where she specializes in Myofascial Release therapy. A professional Level Yoga teacher since 1990, she has led yearlong teacher trainings and countless public and private sessions.

Rooted in the alignment-based teachings of Isengard Yoga and inspired by masters such as Erich Schiffmann, Rodney Yee, and Doug Keller. Laura brings warmth, wisdom, and creativity to her practice. Her approach blends compassion, authenticity and mindfulness as pathways toward inner balance and personal freedom.

Come share this beautiful morning of community, meditation, and inspiration in the Zen Garden!

09/29/2025

ECMS is delighted to welcome Maurice Hunter, author and creative story teller, as guest speaker at our next Zoom gathering on Thursday, October 2, 2025–6:30-8:00 PM (CST). Maurice is leading a powerful new movement centered on self-love as the most valuable element of human experience. His talk will follow a 30 minute silent meditation. There will be an opportunity for questions and group sharing.

All our welcome to join us for this free and inspiring evening of meditation and sharing. ECMS welcomes all meditators- beginners and advanced as well as those wanting to learn more about Self Love.

Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87018683894

Bio:
Maurice Hunter is the founder of evolfleS (pronounced Selflove, meant to be read from right to left), a brand and movement dedicated to redefining Selflove as the most valuable element of human experience. Through books, conversation cards, apparel, and media projects, Maurice has positioned Selflove as a “luxury inner lifestyle” — a lens for living with presence, clarity, and emotional responsibility.

His upcoming book, Three Letters: There is only Y O U, serves as the cornerstone of the evolfleS movement, blending personal storytelling with paradigm-shifting insights on Love, relationship, and life. Beyond writing, Maurice develops original tools and creative platforms, from reflective conversation decks to film concepts, that spark deeper discussions and help people recognize their inner value.

With a vision to claim and own the cultural conversation around Selflove, Maurice speaks with clarity, warmth, and perspective, inviting audiences to flip their view of who they are and what it means to live from within.

Photo of Maurice Hunter