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:
• The Technology of Happiness: Psychologists posit that fifty per cent of our happiness is genetic, forty per cent based on our outlook on life: sunny or gloomy, and ten per cent due to our circumstances in life. But if our thoughts are positive our genetic makeup can increasingly be so too.
• Emotional Intelligence: 'Emotion is meant to ennoble life, lift human life to a higher level. Through the power of emotion, one can become godly or demonic. How we handle our emotions will determine the course of our life.'
• Five FACTORS of Happiness: We’re exploring psychologist Martin Seligman’s PERMA model: Positive Emotion, Engagement, Positive Relationships, Meaning & Accomplishment.
• Four LEVELS of Happiness: Based on the PERMA model, we can evolve from the pleasure-maximising of Immediate Gratification and the Promotion of Self to the level of Contributive Good, the state of service-mindedness, finally, leading us to the level of Ultimate Good..’
• 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.

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