“The Story of the Buddha and the Four Noble Truths” will be the topic presented by Felicia McQuaid at the Nov. 18 meeting of the Emerald Coast Meditation Society (ECMS). The meeting will start with 30 minutes of meditation at 6:30 p.m. at 480 N. Co. Hwy. 393, Santa Rosa Beach, one-half mile north of Hwy. 98.

McQuaid will be sharing the tale of the Buddha and his upbringing as Prince Siddhartha, into his first teachings on Buddhism, the Four Noble Truths. McQuaid has been teaching yoga for 10 years, meeting each individual where they are and challenging them to experience more. In addition she is a reiki master in the Usui and Karuna Reiki systems, working with clients and teaching reiki to others. She has recently become a massage therapist and is integrating this work into her practices and services. She has been studying Tibetan Buddhism since 2006. She is the mother of two and a director of the Center for NonDualism in Ft. Walton Beach.

The ECMS is a nonsectarian group that welcomes meditators of all varieties. It usually meets on the first and third Thursdays of the month. Anyone who needs instruction should arrive by 6:15 p.m. If you have questions contact Nancy James, nancyjames@embarqmail.com.