Spiritual Evening Discussion - The Science of Happiness

#### Led by Pravrajika Gayatriprana, senior nun of Sri Sarada Math

FROM 7PM: Join us in person for Silent Meditation and discussion at Vedanta Hall, 15 Liverpool Road, Croydon, NSW,

OR

FROM 7.30 PM
join via ZOOM for the discussion

## Discussion Themes:

• So many factors contribute to our happiness and general state of mind but given the fickleness of the external world, inner happiness is our only reliable source for a steady path through life. Learn more in the discussion:

• Mindfulness - On-the-Spot Intervention: We explore, with the help of mindfulness, how to head off negative emotional responses to challenging situations in our lives.

• Being Fully Conscious: The cultivation of mindfulness helps to limit undercurrents of negativity that can so easily permeate our lives. Such distracting negative states of mind render us partially conscious. 'Living half-consciously is living half a life.'

• The Five States of Mind: We explore the five states of mind, ranging from dullness, distracted and scattered through to concentrated and mastered.

• Teachings.

Learn more in the Discussion

Drawing on the book: Science of Happiness –According to Yoga Vedanta by Pravrajika Divyanandaprana:

A compilation of her talks given to students at the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology in New Delhi in 2018

Pravrajika Divyananandaprana is a nun of Sri Sarada Math of the Ramakrishna Order. Thousands view her talks on YouTube.

Our discussions tap into the wisdom of major world faiths and thinkers, relating them to our daily life. You're welcome to share your insights, experiences, and doubts with the group.

We're a multicultural group of varying ages, including our Vedanta Society members and friends. We always welcome new faces and hear new perspectives.

For more details about us and our activities visit: Vedanta Society of NSW Website: Website