Date: Typically 2nd Sat of month, unless indicated otherwise. See below for full dates.
Time: 10.30AM-12PM
Venue: The Buddhist Library
Age Group: 18 – 35 years old
Do indicate your attendance here.
About this program
The Youth Group Discussion, hosted by the Buddhist Library – Venerable Viharagala Paññāloka (“Bhante Paññā”), is an informal monthly gathering that seeks to support youth in their practice of the Dhamma. A typical session includes teaching on the chosen topic, possible sharing by guest speakers and time for discussion and questions.
Upcoming dates and topics include:
2026
- 11th April Stress, Burnout, and “Always Being Busy”
- Many young adults feel constantly tired; work, studies, family expectations, social media, and financial pressure. Even during rest, the mind doesn’t stop working.
- What causes stress beyond workload?
- Is stress external, or also internal?
- Can success exist without burnout?
- Many young adults feel constantly tired; work, studies, family expectations, social media, and financial pressure. Even during rest, the mind doesn’t stop working.
- 9th May Money, Success, and “Enough”
- Singapore is a high-cost, high-achievement society. Many youths ask: How much is enough? When will I feel secure?
- Does income equal happiness?
- Fear of falling behind peers
- Social comparison
- Singapore is a high-cost, high-achievement society. Many youths ask: How much is enough? When will I feel secure?
- 13th June Relationships: Attachment, Expectations, and Disappointment
- Romantic relationships, friendships, and family ties bring joy, but also jealousy, fear, and disappointment.
- Why do expectations cause conflict?
- Is attachment always unhealthy?
- Can love exist without control?
- Romantic relationships, friendships, and family ties bring joy, but also jealousy, fear, and disappointment.
- 11th July Failure, Mistakes, and Starting Over
- Youth fear making wrong choices, career, relationships, studies. Failure often feels like personal defeat.
- Why is failure so painful?
- Can mistakes be teachers?
- Fear of judgment
- Youth fear making wrong choices, career, relationships, studies. Failure often feels like personal defeat.
- 8th August Work–Life Balance and Identity
- Many define themselves by job titles or academic results.
- Who am I without my role?
- Fear of slowing down
- Rest without guilt
- Many define themselves by job titles or academic results.
- 12th September Happiness: Feeling Good vs. Being Well
- Many chase happiness but feel empty when pleasure fades.
- Difference between pleasure and well-being
- Why happiness doesn’t last
- Is happiness a feeling or a skill?
- Many chase happiness but feel empty when pleasure fades.
- 10th October Who / What Is Refuge? The True Refuge.
- True Refuge in an uncertain World is difficult to be ascertained.
- Where do I stand when life shakes me?
- What can I rely on when success, people, and confidence collapse?
- What is being one’s own master?
- True Refuge in an uncertain World is difficult to be ascertained.
*Changes and/or updates will be posted on this webpage.
About the moderator
Venerable Viharagala Paññāloka (“Bhante Paññā”)
For more details, please check this webpage.
Who should attend?
- Persons looking to strengthen their understanding of Buddhism and their practice.
- New practitioners who have no knowledge of Buddhism, but have a keenness to learn.
- Age Group : 18 – 35 years old
Indication of Attendance
- Do indicate your attendance here.
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