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

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

Event Details

Little Five Points Community Center, 1083 Austin Ave NE, Atlanta, GA, 30307

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.

Bring Friends Reward

Register for 3 tickets (you + 2 guests) and receive a complimentary inspirational book when you arrive together.

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