Stephen Schettini

Stephen Schettini (pronounced skettini) is a former Buddhist monk and present-day mindfulness teacher focusing on the development of self-awareness and emotional intelligence. He is author of a memoir, The Novice: How I Became a Buddhist Monk, Why I Quit and What I Learned and a guide to mindful reflection called It Begins with Silence. Stephen lives outside Montreal with his wife, step-daughter and two cats.