Meet a Monk | Why Happiness Fades - The Trap of "The Next Best Thing"

From the venue:

Step off the Happiness Hamster Wheel. Step into Sustainable Joy.

If you’ve ever wondered:

• Why doesn’t happiness last, even when life seems fine?
• Why do we keep chasing the “next thing”?
• Is lasting inner peace actually possible?

This evening invites you to explore a different way of understanding happiness—through timeless wisdom, meditation, music, and shared food.

What to Expect

Wisdom Talk
A guided exploration into why happiness fades and how a more sustainable inner experience can be cultivated.

Meditation & Sacred Chanting
A simple guided practice designed to calm the mind and create inner stillness.

Vegan Dinner (Shared Meal)
A wholesome plant-based meal served together as part of the experience.

Special Guest: A Traveling Monk & Spiritual Teacher

Hear from a world-traveling monk and author who has spent decades studying the nature of happiness across cultures and continents. An open talk followed by Q&A.